MKS
semiconductor market
MechanicalEngineer
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“Mechanical Engineer at MKS. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, CAD. Support design, development, release of capacitance manometer products. Create and review detailed mechanical designs”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure successful product release; ensure ongoing performance in the field; support product development; support sustaining activities; support manufacturing readiness; drive continuous improvement initiatives
Industry & Context.
resolve technical issues; root cause investigations; failure analysis; corrective actions
Applicants for certain positions may need to be “U. S. persons” due to ITAR or EAR regulations., Background checks and drug screens are conducted., Candidates must reside in states where MKS is registered to do business.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, 3+ years of mechanical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment, Experience with precision mechanical design, including creation of drawings, tolerancing, and documentation, Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred), Experience supporting product development, release, or sustaining engineering activities in a cross-functional environment, Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product execution and resolve issues, organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in documentation, configuration management, and engineering change processes (ECO/ECR), Experience working with external vendors or contract manufacturers to support design, fabrication, and issue resolution, Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and transitioning products into production, Data analysis skills using tools such as Excel, Matlab, or Python, verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
advanced degree a plus, Experience with vacuum systems, precision instrumentation, or similar technologies is preferred
What You'll Do.
release of capacitance manometer products
Create and review detailed mechanical designs
Ensure designs meet requirements
Drive engineering changes
Resolve technical issues
Support manufacturing readiness
Lead root cause investigations
Perform failure analysis
Implement corrective actions
Contribute to design standards
Support qualification activities
Analyze product performance data
Drive continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality; Partner cross-functionally with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, and Product Marketing teams; Work closely with internal production teams and external vendors/suppliers; Maintain organization and communication across teams
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple tasks and priorities
Full Job Description
**A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)** As a Mechanical Engineer within the Direct Pressure Group, you will support the design, development, and sustaining of advanced vacuum measurement products used primarily in the semiconductor market. This role focuses on full product ownership, including new product introduction, design improvements, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful product release and ongoing performance in the field. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and quality to support product development and sustaining activities. **You Will Make an Impact By: (Responsibilities)** * Support the design, development, and release of capacitance manometer products across the full product lifecycle, from concept through production and sustaining * Create and review detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and specifications; ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements * Drive engineering changes (ECOs/ECRs), configuration management, and documentation updates with strong attention to detail and accuracy * Partner cross-functionally with Electrical, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, and Product Marketing teams to ensure successful product development and ongoing support * Work closely with internal production teams and external vendors/suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve designs, and support manufacturing readiness * Lead or support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and corrective actions for field and production issues * Contribute to the development and improvement of design standards, best practices, and engineering processes * Support qualification, validation, and verification activities for new and existing products * Analyze product performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives * Manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong organization and communication a
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