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Engineering Tech 3

MKS Instruments · Rochester, NY

Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at MKS Instruments (industrial) in Rochester, NY. As an Engineering Technician 3 at MKS Instruments you will partner with Systems and Design Engineering to test and troubleshoot the next generation of RF Plasma generators.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 48 other live manufacturing postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$117k, from 29 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 61%
  • Lean 41%
  • Root cause 41%
  • Cost reduction 35%
  • Automation 31%
  • New product launch 29%

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It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at MKS Instruments

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  2. 2

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: MKS Instruments in Rochester

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A Day in Your Life at MKS

As an Engineering Technician 3 at MKS Instruments you will partner with Systems and Design Engineering to test and troubleshoot the next generation of RF Plasma generators. In this role, you will report to one of the Systems Engineering Managers.

You will make an impact by

  • •Supporting engineering activities such as design, test, checkout, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment
  • •Applications may include analog, digital and/or logic systems
  • •Working from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
  • •Conducting engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work
  • •Performing operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment
  • •Assisting in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
  • •Assisting in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment
  • •Using manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment including but not limited to such equipment as oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus which may require software skills

Skills you bring

  • •Requires an Associate degree or equivalent technician experience
  • •Minimum of 2+ years of related experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • •Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
  • •Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • •Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
  • •Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 35 pounds
  • •Ability to remain in a stationary position for 75% 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 laboratory 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, water, and heat
  • •Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Pay Range: $25.88 - 43.13 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.

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, 11 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.].

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.

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