Quality Engineer

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Quality Engineer to sustain and improve a reliable Product Quality level and a sustainable Quality Management environment at our pressure sensor site.

You will perform root-cause analyses, lead technical investigations, support manufacturing and service teams, and drive internal and supplier quality audits using structured problem-solving techniques. This is an on-site role in Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, or an engineering discipline or similar.
• 2+ years of experience with root cause analysis and practical troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with electrical measurements and schematic interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and recommend continuous improvement using PS tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5xWhy).
• Lead and support investigations on electromechanical assemblies to identify root causes.
• Support manufacturing and service to resolve quality issues and field claims.
• Conduct internal and supplier quality audits with timely closure.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Electrical measurement

Schematic interpretation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in engineering/physics

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to maintain and to improve a reliable Product Quality level and sustainable Quality Management environment in our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to maintain and to improve a reliable Product Quality level and sustainable Quality Management environment in our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Perform root cause analysis to recommend continuous improvement by using Problem Solving (PS) tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, 5xWhy.
• Lead and support technical investigations on electromechanical assemblies, identifying root causes of failures through analytical and hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Support Manufacturing to solve quality issues, from suppliers and internally.
• Support Service to monitor field claims and to solve TOP field issues.
• Working with suppliers, Engineers and Stakeholder to solve main Quality issues.
• Perform internal quality audits and quality audits at suppliers with timely closure of results.
• Utilizing reporting systems to identify major problems through a Pareto approach (Pareto approach).
• This is an on-site position.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, an engineering discipline or similar. 2+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and practical troubleshooting techniques, including the use of electrical measurements, schematics, test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Hands‑on experience with electronic circuit analysis, component‑level failure investigation, and interpretation of electrical schematics is highly desirable
• Strong and structured problem‑solving mentality.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Pay Range: $71,025 - $105,000 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 [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, 12 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.].