MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Test Engineering Co-op to join the Tech Ops team. In this position, you will support the development and implementation of test processes of electro-mechanical parts, sub-assemblies and final assemblies for new product development. What makes this role exciting is working with cross functional groups to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase reliability of new products. This will happen by you creating an efficient and consistent process by which new products are transitioned from development to ongoing production.

As the Test Engineering Co-op, your role is vital in providing support for optimizing designs for testability of RF components, PCBA’s, Sub-Assemblies and Final Assemblies, early in the new product development process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Transition products from Design to Manufacturing. Represent the Technical Operations team in product development projects, communicating requirements and proposing solutions.
• Partner with design engineering and facilitates supplier value engineering in product development with strong influence in DFX (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Service).
• Assists in establishing test methods, processes, and tools to streamline new and existing products.
• Knowledge of RF and DC circuity testing techniques.
• Create, update, and maintain test process instructions.
• Assists in transferring products and training of new sites.
• Design and procure test fixtures.
• Support daily production demand.

Required Skills:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in (IE/ME/EE) or relevant majors.
• Statistical analysis, Gauge R & R, and Correlation analysis experience is a plus.
• MATLAB, LTspice, QSpice, and Python knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly problem-solving techniques relating to manufacturing process
• Collaboration skills with a passion for manufacturing and operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuits.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $29.00 per hour. 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.

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 Instruments, 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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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MKS has a long history of leveraging their collective curiosity to understand and develop solutions that are at the core of many key technological innovations. These innovations have driven accelerated roadmaps for Semiconductor, Industrial, Life and Health Sciences, Research and Defense markets.