Technical Support Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
This role serves as a key technical operations resource within the MKS Global Service organization, with primary responsibility for providing Engineering Technical Support for the MKS RF Power product line.

• Documentation (≈40%):
  Develop and release technical memos, service bulletins, and training materials for product repair and upgrades; review ECOs and provide feedback regarding Global Service and customer impact; create Service Plans to support new product releases for Global Service.
• New Product Introduction (≈30%):
  Participate in engineering project meetings and provide input on serviceability and field-related concerns; review test procedures and assembly instructions; support qualification and deployment of new or upgraded Test Stations; procure and deploy assembly tools and fixtures to Global Service locations.
• Technical Response & Support (≈15%):
  Provide global technical support to customers, Field Service, Sales, and Service Technicians via phone, email, or in‑person; interpret customer issues and communicate design, reliability, or maintenance concerns to the Product Engineering team; collaborate with Engineering, Reliability, and Manufacturing to drive corrective actions for failed components.
• Training (≈15%):
  Deliver training on new and existing products to Field Service Engineers, customers, and Service Depot Technicians; train and certify assembly operators on product repair processes; participate in customer installation and training programs as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical engineering field or 4+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of hands‑on field service or technical support experience.
• Experience with RF and digital electronic products required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer relations, listening, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel.

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time; remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; exchange accurate information; observe documents and details at close range.
• Operate in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment; use computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Salary Range: $71,025 – $118,375 USD annually.

• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 days of paid vacation.
• Fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.

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. Applicants for positions subject to ITAR or EAR may need to be U.S. persons. MKS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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