Principal Test Engineer

A Day in the Life at MKS

As a Test Engineer at MKS Andover, you will partner with R&D, Engineering, Product management, Applications, and customers to develop and support vacuum valves.

In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by contributing to the design and development of advanced products for Semiconductor Fabrication Equipment. Design and Build test equipment for vacuum valves. Design, execute and document performance and life tests. Specify requirements for clean room facilities. Specify requirements for high purity cleaning equipment. Design, specify, and execute test methods for particle metrology.

Knowledge and experience of high purity vacuum systems. Knowledge and experience with particle metrology for semiconductor processing equipment. Knowledge and experience of product testing in an R&D environment. BS Engineering Degree or equivalent. 8+ years experience, preferably with Semiconductor Equipment System Design and integration skills involving mechanical, pneumatic, controls, and Labview.

Experience Semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Experience with valves for high vacuum equipment. Experience with on wafer particle metrology.

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 20 lbs. Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling vacuum systems, mechanical hardware, and associated laboratory equipment.

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.

Salary Pay Range: $ Total Base Pay Range  -  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.

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

• 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
• tuition reimbursement
• [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.]

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…