Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; 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

6 weeks parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site to maintain and improve product quality and the overall quality management environment on site.

You will lead root cause analyses, perform technical investigations on electromechanical assemblies, and collaborate with manufacturing, service and suppliers to resolve quality issues. This on-site role requires strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, an engineering discipline or similar.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and practical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement using PS tools like 8D, Ishikawa, 5xWhy.
• Lead and support technical investigations on electromechanical assemblies to identify root causes.
• Support Manufacturing to resolve quality issues from suppliers and internally.
• Support Service to monitor field claims and resolve top field issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers, engineers and stakeholders to solve main Quality issues.
• Perform internal and supplier quality audits with timely closure of results.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Electrical measurement

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics or engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical test equipment

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.

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.].

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.

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