As a Principal Test Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Product Development teams to design, develop, implement, and sustain automated test solutions that support new product introduction and high-volume manufacturing operations. In this role, you will report to the Test Engineering Manager. Designing, developing, and implementing cost-effective test methods, automated test systems, diagnostic programs, and test fixtures for new and existing products. Leading the integration, validation, and deployment of new test systems from concept through manufacturing release, ensuring product quality and reliability. Supporting production operations by troubleshooting test systems, driving corrective actions, improving yields, and minimizing equipment downtime. Leading and mentoring a team of 5-10 engineers and technicians while managing project schedules, resources, priorities, and technical deliverables. Driving Industry 4.0, automation, and data acquisition initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, traceability, and process performance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality, safety, reliability, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (Electronic or Mechatronic) Advanced programming experience in LabVIEW for test automation, instrumentation control, and data acquisition. Strong electronics background, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, electronic test methodologies, and measurement systems. Experience designing and developing automated test equipment (ATE), test fixtures, and manufacturing test solutions. Proven project management experience, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and execution of complex engineering projects.



Demonstrated people management and leadership experience leading teams of 5-10 engineering professionals. Experience supporting and sustaining manufacturing production lines through root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities. Experience integrating and validating new test systems from development through manufacturing deployment. Perform activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and typing for extended periods of time. Operates in both professional office and laboratory/manufacturing environments. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment. Must safely work around mechanical and electrical equipment, including high-voltage systems, gases, water, and heat sources. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. 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. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. enables technologies that transform our world.

📌 Chief Test Engineer (Heroica Nogales)
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