Engineering Tech 3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. MKS scores B on the Alion truth index.
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Engineering Technician 3 within Technical Operation, you will partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support Equipment repair and Preventative Maintenance. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Equipment Services.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Support the manufacturing floor. Respond for unscheduled equipment issues and perform all Preventative Maintenance requirements.
- Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, validation and troubleshooting functions.
- Assist in the construction and debugging of test equipment.
- Performs operational test and fault isolation on test equipment.
- Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy equipment malfunctions and PM requirements.
- Uses manufacturing test, development or diagnostic equipment which may require some software skills.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and assists in the analyzing of data/records for improvement opportunities.
- Participate in developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of Travel is required between local sites.
Skills You Bring:
- An AA degree, military technical training, equivalent vocational training, or related on-the-job experience.
- 2 - 4+ years’ experience in a technician role, assisting with fabrication, modification, repair and/or maintenance.
- Some skills with electronics, electro-mechanical systems, vacuum, pressure, pneumatic or hardware troubleshooting.
- Experience with vacuum systems is a plus.
- Ability to collect and analyze basic experimental data and effectively communicate results.
- Demonstrated work experience with MS Office products. Candidate must be comfortable with MS Excel, Word and Outlook at a minimum
Preferred Skills:
Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred. Experience with vacuum systems is a plus.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Pay Range: $22.50 - 37.50 USD 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.
MKS 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.
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