Manufacturing Test Engineering Tech

MKS Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,022 - 43,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Test Technician to collaborate with Test Engineering in fabricating and supporting test fixtures, troubleshooting, and documenting designs. Responsibilities include building fixtures, supporting CNC machining, and participating in design reviews.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in Electronics Technology, at least one year of experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers ranging pay based on experience and is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including a yearly bonus.

Qualifications

• More than 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to identify and resolve electrical defects.

Responsibilities

• Building, testing and troubleshooting production and NPI fixtures.
• Developing documentation for fixture duplication.
• Supporting CNC machining and 3D printing.

Skills

Troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems

Reading schematics and mechanical drawings

Fixture design and fabrication processes

Collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams

Material coordination and documentation support

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

3D printing

CNC machining

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Manufacturing Test Technician at Power Solutions, you will partner with Test Engineering to fabricate and support test fixtures, document designs, and troubleshoot NPI builds. You will collaborate with test, manufacturing, and software teams early in the product development and introduction process. This role reports to the Test Engineering team.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Building, testing and troubleshooting production and NPI fixtures.
• Developing documentation to enable fixture duplication internally and at suppliers.
• Supporting CNC machining and 3D printing for fixture fabrication.
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with manufacturing, NPI engineering, and supply chain to support rapid prototyping.
• Participating in pre‑release design and process reviews.
• Travel: Up to 0‑5 % of time required.

Skills You Bring

• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Familiarity with fixture design and fabrication processes.
• Effective collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Basic material coordination and documentation support.

Required Skills

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent, or on‑the‑job training (e.g., military training).
• More than 1 year of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to identify and resolve electrical defects.

Preferred Skills

• CAD experience.
• 3D printing experience.
• CNC machining experience.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical Demand 1: Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Working Condition 1: Work in a fabrication lab environment using PPE.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $18.89 – 31.49 per hour. 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 [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].