Thin Film Coating Technician 1

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Franklin, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Sick time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Inc. is seeking a Coating Technician 1 to join the Filters Unit Production team in Massachusetts. You will operate coating chambers, maintain process records, and perform single and multilayer coatings on glass substrates, while collaborating with engineering to improve yield and chamber uptime.

The role requires reading drawings, measuring with instruments, and basic digital/analog testing. Familiarity with vacuum chambers and Excel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or military technical training required.
• 0–1 year of related experience required.
• Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems.
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Operate coating chambers per the production schedule.
• Maintain detailed and accurate process records.
• Perform single & multilayer coatings on glass substrates.
• Communicate effectively with team members and across functions.
• Clean and inspect parts before and after deposition process.
• Collaborate with coating team and Engineering to improve yield, efficiency and chamber up-time.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement instruments

Testing digital/analog systems

Thin film coating experience

Operating vacuum chambers

Education

Associate degree / military technical training

Tools

Vacuum chamber operation

Excel

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Coating Technician 1 at MKS Inc.

you will partner with Operations to produce thin film coatings in various vacuum chambers. In this role, you will report to the Filters Unit Production Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Operating various coating chambers per the production schedule
• Maintaining detailed and accurate process records
• Performing single & multilayer coatings on glass substrates
• Communicating effectively with team members and across different functions of the business
• Cleaning and Inspecting parts both before and after deposition process
• Working with coating team and Engineering to improve coating yield, efficiency and chamber up-time

Skills You Bring:

• Associate degree, military technical training or their equivalent vocational training is required
• 0 - 1 year of related experience required
• Requires experience in testing digital and/or analog systems
• Ability to read drawings and use measurement instruments

Preferred Skills:

• Thin film coating experience
• Experience operating vacuum chambers
• Computer literate - experience with Excel

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 25 pounds • Ability to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $16.70 - 27.83 per hour. 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: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role 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. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.