A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Test Engineering Engineer at MKS, lead the testing phase during the transfer of new products from international locations. Collaborate closely with overseas teams to grasp the testing design and implement the testing hardware and software in a high-volume production setting. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Test Engineering.
You Will Make an Impact By:
• Review and optimize existing test procedures and develop logical steps to enhance manufacturability.
• Monitor and analyze test/product/yield performance, execute implementation schedules and product data management and report of test results to management or engineering teams.
• Proactively launch LEAN manufacturing-related projects aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost savings thru use of 6S, Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, 8 Wastes and other lean methodologies.
• Perform GR&R and correlation studies for tools and fixtures used in the assembly and test process.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior test engineers. Share your knowledge in testing methodologies, data analysis to help develop a high-performing testing team.
• Problem solving expert using tools such as Fault tree, KT, Fish Bone, PFMEA, etc. with the ability to summarize issues into clear, concise impact and recommendations.
• Experienced in RF and DC circuity testing techniques
• Responsible for setup and maintenance of test equipment and fixtures, ensuring they are calibrated and functioning correctly.
• Generate ECO’s as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills You Bring:
• BS (IE/ME/EE) with 3+ years experience in high volume manufacturing environments.
• Statistical analysis, Gauge R & R, and Correlation analysis experience.
• Ability to quickly learn problem solving techniques relating to manufacturing process.
• Collaboration skills with a passion for manufacturing and operations.
• Skilled at troubleshooting electronic circuits.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Capable to effectively prioritize work tasks based on production schedules, product criticality, and resource availability. Handle multiple testing related projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of advanced testing methodologies, such as in - circuit testing (ICT), functional testing, and automated test equipment (ATE) programming.
• Ability to train and mentor production personnel.
• 10-25% domestic & international travel may be required
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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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Skills Required
- BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years experience in high-volume manufacturing test engineering
- Experience with statistical analysis, Gauge R&R, and correlation studies
- In-depth knowledge of ICT, functional testing, and ATE programming
- Experience testing RF and DC circuitry and troubleshooting electronic circuits
- Experience performing GR&R and correlation studies for tools and fixtures
- Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing tools (6S, Kaizen, VSM, 8 Wastes)
- Ability to perform PFMEA, fault tree, fishbone, and other root-cause analyses
- Ability to set up, maintain, and ensure calibration of test equipment and fixtures
- Experience mentoring or training junior engineers and production personnel
- Willingness/ability to travel domestically and internationally (10-25%)
MKS Instruments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about MKS Instruments and has not been reviewed or approved by MKS Instruments.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is often characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision along with company-paid life and disability coverage. Wellness support is also present via programs such as diabetes management.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer match, a Roth option, and an employee stock purchase plan that supports longer-term saving and ownership. Profit-sharing is also described as available after meeting eligibility/vesting timelines.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements such as bonuses and performance-tied incentives are positioned as a consistent component of total rewards. Total compensation is frequently framed as including base pay plus bonus and, for some roles, equity-related components.
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What We Do
MKS Instruments enables technologies that transform our world. We deliver foundational technology solutions to leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. We apply our broad science and engineering capabilities to create instruments, subsystems, systems, process control solutions and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance, optimize productivity and enable unique innovations for many of the world’s leading technology and industrial companies. Our solutions are critical to addressing the challenges of miniaturization and complexity in advanced device manufacturing by enabling increased power, speed, feature enhancement, and optimized connectivity. Our solutions are also critical to addressing ever-increasing performance requirements across a wide array of specialty industrial applications. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com
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