R&D Machinist

A Day In Your Life

As an R&D Machinist 5 at MKS Inc., you will join the Engineering Services team to support our Engineering and Operations teams. MKS develops solutions for leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the workshop and make it a space that reflects your vision.

Responsibilities

• Supports in-house R+D engineering, manufacturing engineering and service as a team.
• Portrays a customer service approach.
• Interfaces effectively and courteously with all customers.
• Orders materials and machining tools as necessary.
• Creates models in SolidWorks and sets up CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Multitasks on R+D projects with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, producing prototype parts from aluminum, copper, stainless steels, plastics, and occasionally production parts, modifications, repairs, and failure analysis.
• Performs a variety of complex machining operations and assembly tasks using Haas 3-axis CNC, Bridgeport milling machine, engine lathe, drill presses, band saws, and power tools.
• Verifies part dimensions against specifications and tolerances if required.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss.
• Complies with departmental safety requirements.
• Familiarizes with SolidWorks, GrabCAD, and Stratasys 3D printing.

Requirements

• Trade school or High school diploma
• 7+ years of machining experience with different CNC and manual machinery
• Flexible, reliable team player with the ability to be self-driven and work independently
• Ability to create models in SolidWorks a plus
• Ability to work from seated and standing positions
• Ability to lift 30 lbs

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. person

Skills

• Familiar with SolidWorks, GrabCAD and Stratasys 3D printing

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Total Base Pay Range: $31.19 - 51.99 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.