Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hybrid Lead, Thermal & Packaging

MKS Instruments; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, modeling, test, and packaging across high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, and ozone generators. You will provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers and report to the Sr.

Engineering Manager. You will operate independently in a fast-paced, technical environment, driving innovative designs and cost-effective manufacturing solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis.
• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedule.
• 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
• Experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of advanced machining techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead a technical team responsible for the mechanical design, modeling, test, and packaging of complex electro-mechanical components, integrated sub-systems, assemblies, and systems.
• Develop innovative designs that are cost effective and manufacturable.
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, tolerance analysis, and design validation activities.
• Develop prototypes and oversee testing to verify product performance and reliability.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for design and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product management teams.
• Analyze thermal and structural performance using FEA simulation.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional development teams and project management.
• Ensure the product meets applicable design requirements.
• Analyze and implement continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and cost reduction.

Job description

MKS Instruments in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design, modeling, test, and packaging across high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, and ozone generators. You will provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers and report to the Sr.

Engineering Manager. You will operate independently in a fast-paced, technical environment, driving innovative designs and cost-effective manufacturing solutions while