Mechanical Engineer – Vacuum Valve Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 Instruments in Massachusetts seeks a driven engineer to partner with product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. The role involves prototype development, performance testing, and guiding concepts from MVP to full production in an onsite environment.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analyses, and ensure designs meet quality, regulatory and reliability standards while collaborating

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).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering team on ideation, design and development through prototype production for Vacuum Valve Development.
• Develop test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Design test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation.
• Perform analysis and create detailed engineering drawings (3D CAD).
• Use Ansys, SolidWorks Simulation or similar tools for mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable, reliable and meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Years of relevant experience

3D CAD modeling

Vacuum technology exposure

Mechanical fabrication techniques

Strong communication & teamwork

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

MKS Instruments in Massachusetts seeks a driven engineer to partner with product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. The role involves prototype development, performance testing, and guiding concepts from MVP to full production in an onsite environment.

You will work with 3D CAD tools, perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analyses, and ensure designs meet quality, regulatory and reliability standards while collaborating