Principal Mechanical Engineer

A Day in the Life at MKS:

As a Mechanical Engineer at MKS Andover, you will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, applications, and customers to develop and support vacuum valves.

You Will Make an Impact By:

In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by contributing to the design and development of advanced mechanical products used across multiple industries.

Collaborate with a team of product design engineers focused on vacuum valve development

Contribute to the specification development, analysis, design, 3D modeling, and creation of detailed engineering drawings for new products and assemblies.

Partner directly with customers and applications engineers to understand application requirements and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

Use Analysis tools such as Solidworks Simulation, Comsol, or Ansys to perform stress and motion analysis

Work closely with engineering teams to prototype, test and improve product designs.

Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams throughout the product development, launch, and scale-up to volume production to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.

Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including concept development, feasibility validation, design, prototyping, testing, and production release.

Ensure all products meet quality standards, performance expectations, and regulatory requirements through thorough testing, validation, and design verification processes.

Skills You Bring:

Bachelor of Science, or Masters of Science in Engineering.

8 or more years of relevant work experience.

Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

Experience with manual and FEA stress analysis

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling

Experience with Vacuum Technology

Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal)

Knowledge of Engineering Change Order Process

Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Skills:

Experience Semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Experience with high vacuum sealing technology

Magnetics Modeling

Knowledge of Vacuum sealing technologies and materials

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs

Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 30 pounds

Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time

Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level

Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level

Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

Must be able to exchange accurate information

Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 126,200.00 - 210,350.00 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.

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

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

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