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In this role, you will report to the Production Manager.\nYou Will Make an Impact By:\nSupporting implementation of new CNC machines and develops capabilities of existing equipment\nDesigning and analyzing mechanical systems, equipment and packaging\nConducting feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs\nMay direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication Skills You Bring:\nBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering\nAt least two years of experience with CNC machines\nAbility to write G-code programming\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience processing optics and/or glass substrates\nAbility to operate and troubleshoot CNC machines\nExperience commissioning new CNC machines and developing tailored cutting processes\n* Experience with robotics and automation systems. Experience with PLCs\nPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:\nPerform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time\nMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs\nRegularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination\nOccasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 pounds\nAbility to remain in a stationary position for 50% of the time\nFrequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level\nRegularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level\nMust be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand\nMust be able to exchange accurate information\nSalary Pay Range: $81,675 - $90,000 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.\nBonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].\nBenefits: 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.].\nGlobally, 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.\nMKS 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.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nMKS 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: .\nIf applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role","description_format":"text","description_chars":4501,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Health insurance","Insurance coverage","Parental leave"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Lasers & Laser Systems","Chemical Manufacturing","Semiconductor Equipment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T23:13:22Z"}],"liveness":{"score":61,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.612,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":26,"reasons":["conf:3","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-30T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":90000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/mks-mechanical-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/mks-mechanical-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T00:59:17Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":729,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4271,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}