Senior Mfg Eng Tech 4 — Tooling/Prototyping

MKS Instruments; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Tech 4 in Colorado to support prototype and tooling development. You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Marketing and Quality, reporting to the Sr. Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering, and will contribute to tooling and process improvements.

The role emphasizes blueprint-driven production, tolerance checks, and occasional CNC programming experience. A strong technical background and apprenticeship are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience in machine shop and understanding of engineering mathematics.
• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Plan assignments, set up, operate and adjust tools on major machines.
• Read blueprints, process sheets and sketches to perform production tasks.
• Check machining operations against tolerances.
• Identify and repair minor machine malfunctions.

Skills

Machine shop experience

Engineering mathematics

Apprenticeship program

Education

Apprenticeship program in machining

Tools

MasterCAM

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Tech 4 in Colorado to support prototype and tooling development. You will partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Marketing and Quality, reporting to the Sr. Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering, and will contribute to tooling and process improvements.

The role emphasizes blueprint-driven production, tolerance checks, and occasional CNC programming experience. A strong technical background and apprenticeship are valued.