Senior Prototype Fixture & Wiring Technician

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech in Irvine to partner with internal engineering teams to design, develop, test, and validate prototype engineering assemblies and custom test fixtures.

You will report to the Manager of Test Engineering and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver robust fixturing and tooling used in high-precision optics manufacturing. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, soldering PCBs, and wiring harness construction.

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and bill of materials.
• Analytical mind with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to generate creative solutions and improve processes.
• Attention to detail in prototyping and testing workflows.
• Capable of accomplishing daily tasks with minimal oversight.
• Identify and fix problems quickly in test fixtures and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc assembly of mechanical and electrical prototyping and assemblies.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team to deliver robust fixtures and tooling for high-precision optics manufacturing.
• Prepare and debug mechanical and electrical assemblies for tooling and fixturing to facilitate manufacturing.
• Follow written procedures or drawings and suggest improvements.
• Solder components including PCBAs and create wire harnesses.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Associate degree or equivalent technician experience

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Tech in Irvine to partner with internal engineering teams to design, develop, test, and validate prototype engineering assemblies and custom test fixtures.

You will report to the Manager of Test Engineering and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver robust fixturing and tooling used in high-precision optics manufacturing. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, soldering PCBs, and wiring harness construction.