Mechanical Engineer

MKS Inc.; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 71,025 - 118,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Fully paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking an on-site engineer to partner with product management, manufacturing, and applications to develop vacuum valves from concept to production. The role focuses on MVP development, performance testing, and driving concepts through the PDP process.

You will model and analyze designs, create detailed drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Engineering.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Exposure to Vacuum Technology.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to develop vacuum valve designs and drive concepts from MVP to production through PDP.
• Develop test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Design test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation.
• Create and analyze detailed engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Ensure designs meet quality, regulatory requirements, and manufacturability.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A Day in the Life at MKS:

In this role, you will partner with all aspects of the business; product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. Activities range from focused development of new designs, defining and operating performance tests, hands on approach to building initial minimal viable products (MVP) and driving successful concepts through to production via the product development process (PDP). This is an onsite position within this dynamic and growing division.

A Day in the Life at MKS:

In this role, you will partner with all aspects of the business; product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. Activities range from focused development of new designs, defining and operating performance tests, hands on approach to building initial minimal viable products (MVP) and driving successful concepts through to production via the product development process (PDP). This is an onsite position within this dynamic and growing division.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working closely within the engineering team in the process of ideation, design and development through prototype production with a focus on Vacuum Valve Development
• Developing test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Participating in design of test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation
• Responsible for analysis, 3D modeling, and creation of detailed engineering drawings.
• Exposure with tools such as Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or other to perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams throughout the product development, launch, and scale-up to volume production to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements through thorough testing, validation, and design verification processes.
• Travel Requirements: up to 10% of travel is required

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science in Engineering.
• 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
• Exposure to Vacuum Technology
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience with vacuum sealing technology
• Experience or exposure to CNC programming and tools

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs.
• Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling vacuum systems, mechanical hardware, and associated laboratory equipment

Salary Pay Range:

$71,025.00 - $118,375.00 USD per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs, and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

Benefits:

• health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• fully paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status, and all categories protected by law. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.