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Quality Engineer

MKS Instruments Inc

Lawrence, MAFull-time$71–105K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–105K/yr
Location
Lawrence, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

MKS Instruments is recruiting a Quality Engineer for its Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving product quality and the quality management environment through investigations, supplier and manufacturing support, field-claim monitoring, audits, and continuous improvement. The position is on-site and requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Root Cause AnalysisProblem-Solving ToolsTroubleshootingElectrical MeasurementsSchematicsTest EquipmentDiagnostic ToolsElectronic Circuit AnalysisFailure InvestigationElectrical Schematic InterpretationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics, Physics, Engineering, or Similar2+ Years of Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Lawrence, MA

Andover, MA

Wilmington, MA

Full time

R23166

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer to maintain and to improve a reliable Product Quality level and sustainable Quality Management environment in our Lawrence pressure sensor manufacturing site.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Perform root cause analysis to recommend continuous improvement by using Problem Solving (PS) tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, 5xWhy.

  • Lead and support technical investigations on electromechanical assemblies, identifying root causes of failures through analytical and hands-on troubleshooting.

  • Support Manufacturing to solve quality issues, from suppliers and internally.

  • Support Service to monitor field claims and to solve TOP field issues.

  • Working with suppliers, Engineers and Stakeholder to solve main Quality issues.

  • Perform internal quality audits and quality audits at suppliers with timely closure of results.

  • Utilizing reporting systems to identify major problems through a Pareto approach (Pareto approach).

  • This is an on-site position.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, physics, an engineering discipline or similar. 2+ years of experience.

  • Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies and practical troubleshooting techniques, including the use of electrical measurements, schematics, test equipment and diagnostic tools.

  • Hands-on experience with electronic circuit analysis, component-level failure investigation, and interpretation of electrical schematics is highly desirable

  • Strong and structured problem-solving mentality.

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Pay Range: $71,025 - $105,000 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: 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.].

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.

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: [email protected] .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. 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. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

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.

MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview (https://www.mks.com/mam/celum/celum\_assets/resources/MKSProductOverview-DS.pdf)

How this job compares

Set against the 3,020 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–105K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$96–153K/yr124 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,906 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 30% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineer salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Quality Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 3,020 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,469 postings).
Education
1,742 of the 3,020 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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