Sr Test Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are seeking a highly driven Senior Test Engineer who is excited to lead the deployment, development, and documentation of automated test systems used across our global high-volume service sites. In this role, you’ll work with electrical and mechanical test equipment, review software, and contribute to light mechanical design to support our expanding operations. You will also serve as a key technical resource for Product Support engineers and test technicians, helping troubleshoot product and system-level issues with confidence. This position offers the opportunity to participate in the development of automated test applications, review system documentation, and analyze test data using tools such as Minitab and statistical process controls. You’ll collaborate closely with Principal and Senior Test Engineers, gaining mentorship while contributing your expertise to meaningful, high-impact projects. If you are motivated, curious, and eager to grow, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Train under Principal and Senior Test Engineers to master the electrical, pneumatic, vacuum, pressure, flow, and software characteristics of our automated test systems used in the high-volume service sites.
• Provide hands-on technical assistance to Product Support engineers and test stand technicians to identify root causes of product or test system anomalies.
• Contribute to the design, development, and documentation of automated test systems, hardware, software, and test fixtures for global service depots.
• Perform verification and validation of duplicate test systems before global deployment to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and reliability.
• Use LabVIEW or similar automated test platforms to troubleshoot, analyze, and diagnose Unit Under Test (UUT) and test stand issues.

Skills You Bring:

• A highly motivated, self-driven mindset with a proactive and positive approach to tackling complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and technical teams.
• Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• 5+years of experience working directly with automated test systems/stands in a high-volume manufacturing or service environment.
• Background in automated test system/stand setup and design (electrical/mechanical/software).
• Experience with NI LabVIEW or similar graphical programming tools (desirable but not required).
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks (desirable but not required).
• Hands-on experience with lab test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, and DAQ hardware is preferred.
• Familiarity with vacuum systems, pressure and flow measurement, and control systems is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $80,909.00 TO $150,259.00 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: 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, 12 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.]. 

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. 

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