Principal Mechanical Engineer

MKS Instruments•Andover Shattuck, MA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer at MKS Andover, you will partner with R&D, Engineering, Product Management, Applications, and customers to develop and support vacuum valves. You will make an impact by designing and analyzing mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging pertaining to gas flow control and measurement. You will initiate and conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. You may direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication, embracing the “Learn Before You Lead” principle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
8 + years of experiences or equivalent combination of education and experiences with flow
Working knowledge or at least an understanding of gas dynamic principles E.g. Ideal Gas Law , Continuity Equation , Bernoulli’s Principle , Shock Waves and Compressibility
Experience being the lead design engineer though a full phase-gate product development from Concept & Feasibility to Release to Sales
Ability to work in a fast paced , customer-first, environment
Customer-first means priorities can change quickly
Candidate must be able to shift primary focus while keeping a secondary focus on existing work

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

Designs and analyzes mechanical systems, equipment and packaging pertaining to gas flow control and measurement
Initiates & Conducts feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs
May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication
Working with Marketing on Specification development
Test Plan generation to validate specifications / new functions (focus on Risk Up Front)
Cost analysis (inclusive of working with Supply Chain to get quotes)
Prototype development (MVP)
Initiating & Leading design reviews
Overseeing product structuring / mechanical drawings
Working with Production to flesh out Manufacturing plan
Working with Reliability (DFMEA, DFX, Life Testing, Qualification)
Submission of deliverables / reports to Project Manager
Experience communicating complex topics to a range of technical audiences ( in person or remote )
Ability to work in a fast paced , customer-first, environment
Customer-first means priorities can change quickly
Candidate must be able to shift primary focus while keeping a secondary focus on existing work

Benefits

health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
a 401(k) plan with company match
life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
sick time
15 paid vacation days
fully paid parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement
opportunities for career growth and development within a collaborative and innovative environment