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Associate Manufacturing Engineer

MKS Instruments Inc

Broomfield, COFull-time$62–75K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$62–75K/yr
Location
Broomfield, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Associate Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing strategy and production processes at MKS’s Broomfield operations. The role partners with product engineering, quality, planning, production leaders, and manufacturing staff to improve processes, resolve component-level quality and efficiency issues, and develop solutions. It also supports manufacturing documentation, cost and time standards, tooling and process recommendations, and evaluation of equipment and materials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lean Manufacturing, requiredSafety, requiredContinuous Improvement, requiredAnalytical Tools, requiredWorkflow Time Studies, requiredProcess Balancing, requiredCollaboration, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredExcel, requiredPowerPoint, requiredCommunication, requiredListening, requiredSolid Modeling, requiredTool and Fixture Design, requiredOracle, requiredAgile, requiredProduct Engineering, requiredProduct Design Reviews, requiredECR/ECO Systems, requiredBOM Structure, requiredEngineering Documentation, requiredTubular Components, nice to haveCNC Machining, nice to haveCNC Programming, nice to haveTIG Welding, nice to haveOrbital Welding, nice to haveManufacturing Robotics, nice to haveDFM and DFA, nice to have3D Printing, nice to haveMechanical Assembly, nice to haveManual Dexterity, requiredObject Coordination, requiredLifting 40 Lbs, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Broomfield, CO

Full time

R23451

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As an Associate Manufacturing Engineer at MKS Vacuum Solutions Division, you will partner with Product Engineers, Quality, Planning, and Production Leaders and work closely with a diverse group of production machinists, welders, and assembly operators to improve and sustain production processes and help support the manufacturing strategy for the MKS Broomfield, CO operations. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Supervisor of Manufacturing Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Analyze existing systems and processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges.

  • Conceive, design, develop, and test innovative solutions based on analysis and organizational objectives.

  • Contribute to resolving quality and efficiency issues at the component level.

  • Implementation and Control of Manufacturing Documents (Work Instructions, Tool Drawings, Process Drawings, etc.).

  • Estimate manufacturing cost, review/update time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

  • Evaluate new and existing processes, equipment, and materials as an input for scheduling methods, performance metrics, and financial standards.

  • Uphold the company’s reputation by delivering innovative solutions while adhering to local and national regulations.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and Safety and Lean Continuous Improvement.

  • Understanding of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and process balancing.

  • Ability to collaborate with Design engineers, program managers, manufacturing leads, and functional leads.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Strong communication, listening, and collaboration skills.

  • Knowledge of solid modeling and Tool/Fixture Design. Experience with Oracle and Agile.

  • Familiarity with Product Engineering, Product Design Reviews and ECR/ECO systems, BOM structure and Engineering Documentation.

Preferred Skills:

  • Familiar with Tubular Components and CNC Machining. CNC programming a plus.

  • Familiar with TIG welding and Orbital welding. Interest in robotics for manufacturing.

  • Understand principles of DFM and DFA.

  • Experience with 3D printing.

  • Experience with Mechanical Assembly.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • May require manual dexterity and coordination of objects in normal range.

  • Occasionally may move or position objects up to 40 lbs.

  • Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

  • Must be able to exchange accurate information.

  • Operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment.

  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards, including handling mechanical hardware.

  • Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

This position is onsite and candidate must live within commutable distance to our location in Broomfield, CO. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Pay Range: $62,000 - $75,000 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. 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, 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.

We are interested in a qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and 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.

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: [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 4,991 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–75K/yr
  • Colorado median$98–146K/yr66 salary ranges
  • US median$95–143K/yr3,031 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $69K, is 45% below the Colorado median midpoint ($124K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 77 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Colorado and 4,991 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (3,999 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,788 of the 4,991 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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