Quality Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation days (15)

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Stock programs / signing bonus

Job summary

At MKS Instruments, Inc., a Lawrence, MA site, we are seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold and improve a reliable Product Quality level within a sustainable Quality Management environment. This on-site role involves leading root cause analyses, supporting manufacturing, and driving continuous improvement across suppliers and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in electronics/physics/engineering with 2+ years of experience and strong problem-solving skills, plus hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in quality engineering or related role.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills using problem-solving tools.
• Experience with electrical measurements, schematics, test equipment and diagnostics.
• Excellent stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement using 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
• Lead and support investigations on electromechanical assemblies to identify root causes.
• Support Manufacturing to solve quality issues from suppliers and internally.
• Assist Service to monitor field claims and resolve top field issues.
• Perform internal and supplier quality audits with timely closure of results.
• Use reporting systems to identify major problems via Pareto analysis.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Circuit analysis (electronic)

Electrical schematics interpretation

Problem-solving mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in electronics/physics/engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Diagnostic tools

Electrical measurement tools

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].

• 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
• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Company Overview

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview