Sr. Mechanical Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Fully paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks an experienced Engineer to lead vacuum valve development, collaborating with product management, applications, and manufacturing to bring designs to volume production.

You will design, test, and analyze using 3D CAD and FEA, develop test fixtures, and ensure manufacturability and reliability across the PDP. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with manual and FEA analysis.
• Experience with Vacuum Technology.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal).
• Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product management, applications engineering and customers to understand requirements and develop solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering to ideate, design and prototype through to production.
• Develop test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Design test fixtures and equipment for product evaluation.
• Create specifications, perform analysis, and generate detailed engineering drawings.
• Ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable through PDP to volume production.
• Ensure products meet quality, performance, and regulatory standards through testing and verification.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

FEA analysis

Vacuum technology

Mechanical fabrication

Product development

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (BS/MS)

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

A Day in the Life at MKS

A Day in the Life at MKS: In this role, you will partner with all aspects of the business; product management, manufacturing, supply chain and applications to develop and support a broad range of vacuum valves. Activities range from focused development of new designs, defining and operating performance tests, hands on approach to building initial minimal viable products (MVP) and driving successful concepts through to production via the product development process (PDP). This is an onsite position within this dynamic and growing division.

Your Impact

• Partnering directly with Product management, applications engineering and customers to understand application requirements to develop innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Working closely within the engineering team in the process of ideation, design and development through prototype production with a focus on Vacuum Valve Development.
• Developing test plans for engineering performance and reliability.
• Participating in design of test fixtures and equipment for product performance and evaluation.
• Responsible for specification development, analysis, 3D modeling, and creation of detailed engineering drawings.
• Experience with tools such as Ansys, Solidworks Simulation or other to perform mechanical, thermal and fluid analysis.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams throughout the product development, launch, and scale-up to volume production to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements through thorough testing, validation, and design verification processes.

Skills You Bring

Bachelor of Science, or Master of Science in Engineering.

5 or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with manual and FEA analysis
• Experience with Vacuum Technology
• Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal)
• Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
• Experience with high vacuum sealing technology
• Experience or exposure to CNC programming and tools

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination. Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 20 lbs. Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling vacuum systems, mechanical hardware, and associated laboratory equipment.

Salary Pay Range

Salary Pay Range: $101,675.00 - $169,475.00 USD 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus

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, fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status, and all categories protected by law.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail] .

Diversity & Inclusion

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

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