Manufacturing Engineering Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS: The Manufacturing Engineering (ME) Engineers plays a critical role in supporting ME department’s objectives to ensure operational readiness and efficiency in a high-volume production environment. This position requires strong technical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to achieve manufacturing excellence. You Will Make an Impact By: Manufacturing Readiness & Workstation Setup Support and execute ME deliverables in preparing assembly workstations for production startup. Verify tooling availability and station configuration against established criteria. Identify and implement appropriate manufacturing tools to enable seamless operations. Assembly & Technical Competence Apply knowledge of mechanical and electrical assembly fundamentals, subsystem integration, and electronic component handling. Manage PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) processes with precision; prior experience in PCBA environments and ESD compliances is required. Demonstrate proficiency in soldering, electronics, and assembly methodologies. Adhere strictly to workplace safety guidelines and maintain a strong safety mindset. Apply knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions in handling sensitive components. Troubleshooting & Quality Assurance Diagnose and resolve workstation issues promptly to minimize downtime, identify improvement opportunities. Conduct inspections using hand tools, power tools, specialized equipment, and jigs to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Ensure compliances with QMS and ISO audit requirements to harvest excellent production capabilities for assembly line. Technical Documentation & Interpretation Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions to ensure accurate workstation setup. Prior experiences in digital WI and MES application will be advantageous. Document findings and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Execute tasks using digital work instructions enhanced with sequential steps and visual diagrams to ensure accuracy. Maintenance & Spare Parts Management Create preventive maintenance plan to sustain workstation and tooling performance. Collect data and provide timely report in maintenance KPI (MTBF, MTTR) to improve tool availability across assembly process. Manage spare parts inventory to ensure uninterrupted production activities. Must have TPM knowledge and practical experiences in EMS industry assembly line sustaining. Collaboration & Communication Work closely with engineers, supervisors, and internal stakeholders to meet production targets. Communicate effectively and operate independently with minimal supervision. He/She must have abilities to drive external suppliers to ensure engineering design meets the requirements. Skills You Bring: Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering from a recognized University, College, or Polytechnic. Prior experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environment is highly desirable. Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and AutoCAD/Solidworks for documentation, reporting, and technical drawing interpretation. Experiences in MES Digital Manufacturing environment will be an added advantage. Competencies & Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Effective teamwork and communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. #LI-DNI Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. 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. 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 . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role