Senior Test Engineer - New Product Development

MKS Instruments, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior Test Engineer for New Product Introduction (NPI).

You will develop and implement electro-mechanical test processes for new product development, support transition to high-volume manufacturing, and partner with design engineering to enable DFX. The role emphasizes RF and DC circuitry testing, test fixture design, and transferring products from development to production while mentoring production personnel.

Qualifications

• BS in IE/ME/EE with 3+ years in electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Experience in statistical analysis, Gauge R&R, and correlation analysis is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply problem-solving techniques to manufacturing processes.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork with manufacturing and operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Experience training and mentoring production personnel.
• Willingness to travel 10-20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Transition products from design to manufacturing.
• Represent Technical Operations in product development projects and propose solutions.
• Define and establish test methods, processes, and tools.
• Create, update, and maintain test process instructions.
• Design and procure test fixtures.
• Coordinate product transfers to manufacturing.
• Support daily production demand.
• Collaborate with design engineering and apply DFX principles.
• Support RF and DC circuitry testing.

Skills

Test engineering

NPI (New Product Introduction)

RF testing

DC testing

Troubleshooting electronics

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical analysis

Gauge R&R

Problem solving

Mentoring production personnel

Education

BS in IE/ME/EE

Tools

Test fixtures design

DFX (Design for Manufacturing)

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 requiredCompensation 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.#LI-AS1MKS 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.If you would like to apply for this position, please complete a job bid form, have it signed by your immediate supervisor and forward to your HR department. Once the bid form is completed, please apply for the position via our website.If you would like to refer someone for this position, have your referral go to the MKS Website and apply online and include your name as the referring person.Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, 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.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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