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Principal Mechanical Engineer

MKS Inc
Andover, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

A Day in the Life at MKS:
As a Mechanical Engineer at MKSAndover, you will partner with manufacturing, supply chain,applications, and customers to develop and support vacuum valves.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • In this role, you will make a meaningful impact by contributing to the design and development of advanced mechanical products used across multiple industries.

  • Collaborate with a team ofproduct design engineersfocused onvacuum valve development

  • Contribute to thespecification development, analysis,design, 3D modeling, and creation of detailed engineering drawingsfor new products and assemblies.

  • Partner directly with customersand applications engineersto understand application requirements and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.

  • Use Analysis tools such asSolidworksSimulation,Comsol, or Ansysto perform stressand motionanalysis

  • Work closely with engineering teams toprototype, test and improve product designs.

  • Collaborate withmanufacturing and operations teamsthroughout theproduct development, launch, and scale-up to volume productionto ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.

  • Participate in all phases of theproduct development lifecycle, includingconcept development, feasibility validation, design, prototyping, testing, and production release.

  • Ensure all products meetquality standards, performance expectations, and regulatory requirementsthrough thoroughtesting, validation, and design verificationprocesses.


Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science, or Masters of Sciencein Engineering.

  • 8or more years of relevant work experience.

  • Experience with 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks)

  • Experience with manual and FEA stress analysis

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modeling

  • Experience with Vacuum Technology

  • Experience with mechanical fabrication techniques (machining, welding, brazing, sheet metal)

  • Knowledge of Engineering Change Order Process

  • Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.

  • Strong communicationand teamwork skills


Preferred Skills:

  • ExperienceSemiconductor manufacturing equipment

  • Experience with high vacuum sealing technology

  • Magnetics Modeling

  • Knowledge of Vacuum sealing technologies and materials


Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
* Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
* Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
* Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
* Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 30 pounds
* Ability to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time
* Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
* Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
* Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
* Must be able to exchange accurate information
* Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing] environment
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
* Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
* Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
* Noise level in the work environment is usually average

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 126,200.00 - 210,350.00 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.

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.

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.

It 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.

MKS 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:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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Salary : $126,200 - $210,350

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