R&D Electronics Prototyping Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Milpitas, CA seeks a Technical Associate R&D to join Spectra-Physics. You will partner with Core Engineering to develop electronics assemblies for laser products and report to the Head of Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities include assembling prototypes, performing measurements, debugging, and maintaining lab infrastructure to ensure high-quality, robust hardware before customer delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical experience required.
• Soldering and cable assembly skills essential.
• Experience with lab equipment and basic CAD/ECAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire and solder high-precision prototypes.
• Plan and execute measurement series and verification tests.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis at component level.
• Maintain state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure and equipment.

Skills

Soldering

Cable assembly

Workshop machinery

Lab equipment handling

read technical drawings

CAD/ECAD basics

Root-cause analysis

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk

Altium Designer

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Milpitas, CA seeks a Technical Associate R&D to join Spectra-Physics. You will partner with Core Engineering to develop electronics assemblies for laser products and report to the Head of Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities include assembling prototypes, performing measurements, debugging, and maintaining lab infrastructure to ensure high-quality, robust hardware before customer delivery.