Technical Associate R&D

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Technical Associate R&D at Spectra-Physics you will partner within Core Engineering to develop electronics assemblies for cutting edge laser this role you will report to the Head of Electrical Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Breathing Life into Prototypes: You transform schematics into physical reality by independently assembling wiring and soldering high-precision prototypes and complex test setups.

Driving Verfication: You plan and execute critical measurement series and verification tests. Your meticulous approach ensures our hardware meets the highest standards of performance and safety before it ever reaches a customer.

Mastering the Debugging Process:

Through systematic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis at the component level you identify hidden flaws early directly contributing to the reliability and robustness of our next-generation products.

Optimizing the R&D Ecosystem:

You take ownership of our laboratory infrastructure and measurement equipment ensuring our development environment is always state-of-the-art and efficient.

Skills You Bring:
Requires an Associate Degree or equivalent technical experience
Minimum of 6 years of related experience

Advanced skills in soldering.

Proficiency in manual cable assembly including crimping stripping and labeling using specialized tools for various connector types.

Proficiency in using workshop machinery (e.g. drills mills) and hand tools for precise modifications of enclosures and parts.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes power supplies etc.).

A solution-oriented mindset and the drive to tackle technical challenges head-on.

Ability to read technical drawings and basic experience with CAD and ECAD software (e.g. SolidWorks Autodesk Altium Deisgner) to make minor design adjustments and create library parts.

Physical Demands and 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.
Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below at and above shoulder level.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $35 - $59 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 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..

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time

MKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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