Sr. Reliability Test Engineer

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

MKS is committed to being the highest reliability provider of process control solutions for advanced manufacturing.

As part of the mission, the Sr. Reliability Test Engineer in Reliability Department will be responsible for driving and supporting the Vacuum product’s reliability program including product qualification testing, design for reliability, and design, develop, and implement automated testing, etc.




You Will Make an Impact By:

+ Drive and lead Vacuum Product’s test automation.



+ Generate, develop and execute Reliability Plan for each project.

+ Embedded with engineering team and provide daily reliability support for associated projects; perform reliability tasks per Reliability Plan.



+ Responsible for leading and performing the product qualification-testing, including Functional testing, Reliability and Durability testing (HALT, life test, etc.).

+ Work with the team member to drive and/or perform various reliability analysis – e.g. reliability predictions (modeled and field), reliability allocation, Design FME(C)A, Weibull, Warranty analysis, etc.



+ Work with other team members to develop and build reliability test stands and fixtures.



+ Provide technical support to improve the existing reliability and life test stands/fixtures and equipment.




+ Perform root-cause analysis for product failures.



+ Perform product reliability design reviews.




Skills You Bring:

+ BSEE or BS engineering.

MS is a plus.



+ 2+ years’ test engineering and/or reliability test engineering in electronic or electromechanical, or mechanical field.



+ Test and test development experience with electronic or electromechanical systems


+ LabView hardware/software design knowledge/experience is a plus

+ Technical, Urgency-driven, Curious, Pragmatic

+ Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally to resolve issues, including with customers

+ Familiar with HALT, HASS and Life test methods is a plus.



+ Familiar with Relex and Weibull ++ is a plus.



+ Test automation experience with electronic systems or electromechanical systems is a plus

+ Embedded software testing experience (RS232, 485, DeviceNet, Profibus, Ecat and USB) is a plus

+ Semiconductor, automotive and/or medical experience is a plus

+ Python, visual Basic and C/C++ programming skill is a plus


We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.


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:

Pay Range: $100-160k annually.

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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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).

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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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