Associate Electronics Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Engineering Technician in MKS Valves Engineering team, you will play an important role within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. You will work closely with electrical, software, mechanical and test engineers to design, build, test, and troubleshoot equipment used around the world. If you enjoy hands-on work with both electrical and mechanical systems and take pride in finding practical solutions, this could be a great opportunity for you. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager.
You Will Make an Impact By:
• Providing technical support to the engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Troubleshooting analog and digital circuits down to the component level.
• Performing failure analysis, document findings, and generate detailed test reports.
• Assembling, testing, evaluating, and maintaining electrical and electronic systems, wiring, and equipment.
• Ordering and managing electrical components, tools, and lab supplies.
• Disassembling and reassembling complex mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Supporting lab operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration tracking, and documentation.
Skills You Bring:
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Minimum 4 years of practical experience working with electronic systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong experience with component-level troubleshooting and circuit analysis.
• Experience performing PCB rework, including both surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering.
• Hands-on experience using standard lab equipment, including:
Oscilloscopes
Digital multimeters (DMMs)
DC power supplies and electronic loads
• Experience with PC based applications to include Microsoft Office package and email.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
Pay Range:
Total Base Pay Range $30.48 - 50.80 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.
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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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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