Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vacuum Valve Design & Analysis

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 126,200 - 210,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Andover to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, applications, and customers in developing and supporting vacuum valves. You will contribute to design, analysis, and detailed drawings for new products and assemblies.

You will work with customers and applications engineers to understand requirements, perform CFD/FEA analyses, and prototype, test, and refine designs for manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Masters in Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks).
• Experience with manual and FEA stress analysis.
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling.
• Experience with Vacuum Technology.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal).
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Order Process.
• Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of advanced mechanical products used across multiple industries.
• Collaborate with a team focused on vacuum valve development.
• Develop specifications, perform analysis, create 3D models, and drawings for new products and assemblies.
• Partner with customers and applications engineers to meet requirements.
• Use SolidWorks Simulation, Comsol, or Ansys for stress and motion analysis.
• Prototype, test and improve product designs with engineering teams.
• Work with manufacturing/operations to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.
• Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure products meet quality, performance, and regulatory requirements through testing and verification.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA stress analysis

CFD Modeling

Vacuum Technology

Mechanical fabrication

Engineering Change Order

Product development & manufacturing

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

MKS is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Andover to partner with manufacturing, supply chain, applications, and customers in developing and supporting vacuum valves. You will contribute to design, analysis, and detailed drawings for new products and assemblies.

You will work with customers and applications engineers to understand requirements, perform CFD/FEA analyses, and prototype, test, and refine designs for manufacturability and reliability.