MKS

PCB Assembly Technician

Rochester, NY Full time

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a PCB Assembly Technician at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with NPI and Core Engineering Departments to support early prototype development. In this role, you will report to the Sr, Manager of Core Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • PCB Assembly: Assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) according to detailed specifications and schematics, ensuring accuracy and quality.

  • Rework and Repair: Perform rework and repair tasks on PCBs, including soldering small components such as SMDs (Surface-Mount Devices) to correct any defects or issues.

  • Cable and Harness Assembly: Build and assemble various types of cables and harnesses, ensuring proper connections and functionality.

  • Quality Inspection: Inspect and test assembled PCBs to verify they meet quality standards and specifications, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.

  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of assembly and rework processes, including documenting any issues and solutions, and reporting progress to supervisors.

  • Safety and Cleanliness: Follow safety protocols and industry standards during assembly and rework processes and maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe working environment.

  • Travel Requirements: Up to 0% of Travel is required.


Skills You Bring:
Hiring Manager to use required skills from above job profile job description. Please do NOT modify the education requirements AND the years of experience that are specified in the Job Profile Job Description, for standardization purposes. However, feel free to add in additional required experience or technical skills that are specific to this requisition.

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in PCB assembly and rework.

  • Proficiency in soldering small components, including SMDs.

  • Experience in cable and harness assembly.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions.

  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Current J-STD-001 & IPC-A-610 a plus


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds

  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Pay Range: $25-35 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.].

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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.

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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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