Senior Test Engineer

MKS Instruments; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Methuen, MA is looking for a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to design and develop automated test systems and tooling for production. You will lead projects, work with cross-functional teams, and create detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of relevant design experience. The compensation range is $90,000 to $147,000 with benefits including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design experience, preferably in ATE design.
• Experience in mechanical analysis and design for manufacturability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated test equipment systems.
• Communicate technical information regarding system design.
• Prepare for and conduct periodic design reviews.

Skills

Design experience in ATE

3D CAD skills (SolidWorks)

Mechanical design knowledge

Communication & collaboration skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Education

B.S. or higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer at MKS, you will partner with the Technical Operations Test Engineering Team to design, develop, document, qualify, deploy & sustain flexible, modular, maintainable, and scalable production automated test equipment (ATE) for MKS designed products deployed globally at our production & service sites or at our supplier partner facilities. You will report to Bob Melloni, Sr. Director of Technical Operations Test Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Designing, developing, documenting, qualifying and deploying flexible, modular and scalable test systems and associated fixturing for in‑house use and/or at suppliers.
• Designing, developing, documenting, and deploying the mechanical framework, tooling, fixturing, vacuum & pressure piping (including gas panel designs) using SolidWorks 3D CAD software, for test platforms deployed throughout the MKS MA facilities.
• Working with a Lead Test Engineer and Product Design Engineers, you will create and oversee the development of mechanical concepts & solutions for new system designs and continuous improvement projects.
• Communicating effectively, in both oral and written form, critical technical information regarding system design and performance, including test software status.
• Preparing for and conducting periodic design reviews with all stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to shift priorities based on company needs.
• Creating and maintaining test stand/process documentation, including plumbing & interface diagrams, bill of materials, mechanical layout, mechanical 3D modeling, facility requirements, assembly & sub‑assembly drawings.
• Reverse engineering legacy test systems to create adequate technical documentation package for the outsource of the assembly operations at a contract manufacturer.
• Producing highly reliable, user‑friendly ergonomically focused test system & fixture designs to be used in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

• B.S. or higher Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of design experience, preferably in ATE (automated test equipment) design.
• CAD / Documentation – 3D CAD skills and industry standard documentation.
• Mechanical Design & CAD Modeling – create detailed 2D & 3D models and technical drawings of test systems, sub‑assemblies, manifolds, control boxes using Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) software, mainly SolidWorks.
• Product Analysis – ability to assess company products for design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), poke‑yoke, and ensure that products entering production are reproducible, repeatable, and able to be assembled by manufacturing personnel.
• Fabrication Knowledge – understanding the processes, materials, and techniques used to fabricate mechanical components and systems, including knowledge of assembly, machining, welding, casting, additive manufacturing and best practices.
• Communication & Collaboration – ability to effectively share information, ideas, and feedback with cross‑functional teams, and suppliers by demonstrating clear and concise verbal and written communication, active listening, and ability to work well in diverse teams.
• Engineering Change Management – understanding of the change management process, revision control, for drawings, documents, and software, knowledge of the workflows and tools used for managing BOMs, ECOs, and temporary deviations.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Pay Range: $90,000 to $147,000 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.

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. Participation in stock programs, a signing bonus, etc. is also available.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, non‑citizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (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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