A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Test Engineer to design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment. This role will be responsible for preparing diagnostic programs, designing test fixtures, and ensuring specifications and procedures are met for new products. In addition, the Senior Test Engineer will play a critical role in sustaining production lines by providing ongoing support, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will also contribute to Industry 4.0 initiatives and process automation projects, driving innovation and efficiency across manufacturing operations.

You Make a Difference By:

• Design, develop, and implement cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and complete specifications and procedures for new products
• Plan labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices
• Sustain and support production lines by troubleshooting issues, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the smooth operation of test systems
• Lead and support Industry 4.0 and process automation initiatives to modernize testing and manufacturing workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and compliance with safety standards

Skills You Bring:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Technical Skills:
  • Programming in LabVIEW
  • Strong electronic background (troubleshooting, testing)
  • Project management skills (planning, scheduling, resource allocation)
  • Experience designing and implementing test fixtures, diagnostic programs, and procedures for new products
  • Experience sustaining production lines and supporting manufacturing operations

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at, and above shoulder level
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Operates in a professional office and laboratory/manufacturing environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Dedication to safety when handling mechanical/electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
• Ability to observe documents and details at close range
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

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: [email protected] .

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