Mechanical Engineer

  • MKS Instruments
  • Broomfield, Colorado
  • Full Time

A Day in the Life at MKS:
As a Mechanical Engineer at MKS Broomfield, you will partner with manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and customers to develop and support vacuum isolation valves, fittings, specialized mechanical systems, and heater systems products.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Working on a team of product design engineers focused on vacuum isolation valves and customized mechanical and heating products for applications in multiple industries.
  • Designing, estimating, & quoting of new designs using machined, welded, and functional components.
  • Working directly with customers to solve difficult problems.
  • Working with engineering to update documentation in support of improved product line efficiencies and revenue.
  • Working closely with manufacturing in the US, Mexico, and Asia during the product development, launch, and volume production phases.
  • Participating in the product development lifecycle, from idea generation and concept validation to design, prototyping, testing, and final production.
  • Ensuring products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements through testing and validation.
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
  • 2 or more years of relevant work experience.
  • Technical experience in product development and manufacturing.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, system, or modules.
  • Experience working with vacuum systems and/or related technology.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $70,000 to $100,000 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 and Benefits info if applicable]

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.].

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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). 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.

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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Job ID: 490440221
Originally Posted on: 8/22/2025

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