Senior Test Engineer - New Product Development

MKS Instruments; Bailey (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for New Product Introduction (NPI) to develop and implement electro-mechanical test processes for new product development. You will work with cross-functional teams to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase reliability as products transition from development to high-volume manufacturing.

The role requires facilitating design-for-manufacturing activities, establishing test methods, and supporting daily manufacturing demands

Qualifications

• BS (IE/ME/EE) with 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or electromechanical systems.
• RF and DC testing techniques experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transition products from Design to Manufacturing and represent Technical Operations in product development projects.
• Partner with design engineering and facilitate supplier value engineering in product development with strong influence in DFX.
• Define and establish test methods, processes, and tools to streamline new and existing products.
• Coordinate product transfers to manufacturing.
• Design and procure test fixtures.
• Support daily production demand.

Skills

RF testing

DC testing

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BS in IE/ME/EE

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for someone like you to join our innovative team as a Senior Test Engineer for New Product Introduction (NPI) for our Rochester, NY facility. You will support the development and implementation of electro-mechanical test processes, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies for new product development. What makes this role exciting is working with cross-functional groups to reduce costs, improve quality and increase reliability of new products. This will happen by you creating an efficient and consistent process by which new products are transitioned from development to high-volume manufacturing.

Position Details

• Transition products from Design to Manufacturing. Represent the Technical Operations team in product development projects, communicating requirements and proposing solutions.
• Partner with design engineering and facilitates supplier value engineering in product development with strong influence in DFX (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service).
• Define and establish test methods, processes, and tools to streamline new and existing products.
• Experienced in RF and DC circuity testing techniques.
• Create, update, and maintain test process instructions.
• Responsible for coordination of product transfers to manufacturing.
• Design and procure test fixtures.
• Support daily production demand.

Requirements

• BS (IE/ME/EE) with 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Statistical analysis, Gauge R & R, and Correlation analysis experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly problem-solving techniques relating to manufacturing process.
• Collaboration skills with a passion for manufacturing and operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to train and mentor production personnel.

Other Information

10-20% domestic & international travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually. 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, for positions requiring access to export-controlled goods and technical data that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), MKS Instruments, Inc. may have to obtain an export license from the U.S. Government. As such, applicants for these positions, except "U.S. persons" (generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals (holder of a US Passport), lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees), may be subject to an export license review process. Employment is contingent upon issuance of the license.

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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