Engineering Tech 3

MKS Instruments

. Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support equipment repair and preventative maintenance .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $38 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting within manufacturing environments, particularly in semiconductor settings. Proficient in data analysis and effective communication of results to support operational improvements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Preventative MaintenanceElectro-Mechanical Systems TroubleshootingData AnalysisMS Office ProficiencySemiconductor Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Equipment RepairTroubleshootingData CollectionOperational TestingFault IsolationElectronics SkillsVacuum Systems KnowledgePneumatic Systems KnowledgeHardware ModificationPreventative Maintenance Requirements

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing Test EquipmentDiagnostic EquipmentMS ExcelMS WordMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

AA DegreeMilitary Technical TrainingVocational Training

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor IndustryEquipment ServicesControlled Goods AccessBackground CheckDrug Screen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to support equipment repair and preventative maintenance
Support the manufacturing floor
Respond to unscheduled equipment issues
Perform all preventative maintenance requirements
Use schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts, or defined plans for testing, validation, and troubleshooting
Assist in constructing and debugging test equipment
Perform operational tests and fault isolation on test equipment
Assist in determining methods or actions to remedy equipment malfunctions and preventative-maintenance requirements
Use manufacturing test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including equipment requiring software skills
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records
Assist in analyzing data and records for improvement opportunities
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work
Report to the Senior Manager of Equipment Services
Travel between local sites as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

An AA degree, military technical training, equivalent vocational training, or related on-the-job experience
2 - 4+ years’ experience in a technician role, assisting with fabrication, modification, repair and/or maintenance
Some skills with electronics, electro-mechanical systems, vacuum, pressure, pneumatic or hardware troubleshooting
Experience with vacuum systems is a plus
Ability to collect and analyze basic experimental data and effectively communicate results
Demonstrated work experience with MS Office products
Comfortable with MS Excel, Word and Outlook at a minimum
Experience in the semiconductor industry preferred
Able to lift 40 lbs.
Up to 20% travel between local sites
Applicants may need to be “U.S. persons” for positions requiring access to controlled goods and technologies
Background check and drug screen required in accordance with applicable law and company policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
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
Tuition reimbursement
Stock programs
Signing bonus