Principal Mechanical Engineer – R&D

MKS Instruments; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 126,200 - 210,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership in developing next-generation technologies. This role will involve managing mechanical design for innovative products, including high-power electronics and plasma sources.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience. A strong emphasis on heat transfer mechanisms and SolidWorks proficiency is preferred.

MKS offers competitive compensation of $126,200 to $210,350 per year, a discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required with 8+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer mechanisms with knowledge of the corresponding materials and cooling methodologies.
• Skilled with the design and test of complex mechanical systems from requirements to realization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for mechanical design, modeling, testing, and packaging of complex electro-mechanical components.
• Develop innovative designs for prototypes of new technologies.
• Analyze thermal and structural performance using FEA simulation.

Skills

Heat transfer mechanisms

Design of complex mechanical systems

Technical communication skills

SolidWorks

Advanced machining techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will support the development of next generation technologies that enable new market applications. You will provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers implementing innovative solutions to complex thermal, structural and packaging design challenges. This opportunity will encompass multiple product families that include high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, and ozone generators. In this role, you will report to the Advanced Technology Group.

As a curious, successful candidate you will operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment and work on cross‑functional projects. You are highly self‑motivated and capable of combining the efforts of the team to support innovative designs and differentiated technology.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a technical / scientific team responsible for the mechanical design, modeling, testing, and packaging of next‑generation complex electro‑mechanical components and integrated sub‑systems.
• Developing innovative designs for prototypes of new technologies, with an eye to future cost effectiveness and manufacturability.
• Analyzing thermal and structural performance using FEA simulation.
• Communicating effectively with both a cross‑functional development team and project management in oral and written forms.
• Communicating effectively with manufacturing vendors to discuss strategies for the fabrication of complex mechanical designs.
• Ensuring products meet applicable design requirements.

Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required with 8+ years of experience.
• Solid understanding of heat transfer mechanisms with knowledge of the corresponding materials and cooling methodologies.
• Skilled with the design and test of complex mechanical systems from requirements to realization.
• Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills.
• Expert level SolidWorks user.
• Knowledge of advanced machining techniques.
• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedule.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CFD techniques.
• Ability to perform geometric tolerancing.
• Advanced knowledge of aluminum, stainless steel, and ceramic materials.
• Understanding of electrical power handling, especially in the realm of dielectrics and electrical clearances (EN 61010).
• Semiconductor manufacturing industry background.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $126,200.00 – $210,350.00 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.

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

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.

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. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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