Freelance Biw Fixture Design Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Manufacturing Test Technician at Power Solutions, you will partner with Test Engineering to fabricate and support test fixtures, document designs, and troubleshoot NPI builds. You will collaborate with test, manufacturing, and software teams early in the product development and introduction process. This role reports to the Test Engineering team
You Will Make an Impact By:
• Building, testing and troubleshooting production and NPI fixtures.
• Develop documentation to enable fixture duplication internally and at suppliers.
• Support CNC machining and 3D printing for fixture fabrication.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, NPI engineering, and supply chain to support rapid prototyping
• Participating in pre-release design and process reviews.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 0-5% of Travel is required.
Skills You Bring:
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting (electrical and mechanical systems)
• Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with fixture design and fabrication processes
• Effective collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams
• Basic material coordination and documentation support
Required Skills:
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent on the job training, such as military training required
• 1+ year of related experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to identify and resolve electrical defects
Preferred Skills:
• CAD experience
• 3D Printing experience
• CNC machining experience
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Hiring Manager to add in physical demands and working conditions from above job profile job description that are applicable to the job itself. US requirement due to OFCCP guidelines. However, each country is different due to employment laws so HR Partner discretion is advised. There may be more than 4 total based on job requirements. See HR Partner with any questions.
• Physical Demand 1: Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Working Condition 1: Work in fabrication lab environment using PPE
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range: $18.89 - 31.49 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.].
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