Six Figure Work

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

MKS

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Base salary From $100K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Wilmington, MA +1 more

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  • LocationWilmington, MA +1 more
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (22 min ago) · observed since
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  • Wilmington, MA
  • Methuen, MA

About this job

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will support the development of next generation technologies that enable new market applications. You will provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers implementing innovative solutions to complex thermal, structural and packaging design challenges. This opportunity will encompass multiple product families that include high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, and ozone generators. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Engineering Manager.

As a curious, successful candidate you will operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment and work on cross-functional projects. ​ You are highly self-motivated and capable of combining the efforts of the team to support innovative designs and differentiated technology.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Working as the lead of a technical team responsible for the mechanical design, modeling, test, and packaging of highly complex electro-mechanical components, integrated sub-systems, assemblies, and systems.
  • Developing innovative designs that are cost effective and manufacturable.
  • Perform engineering calculations, simulations, tolerance analysis, and design validation activities.
  • Develop prototypes and oversee testing to verify product performance and reliability.
  • Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for design and manufacturing issues.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and product management teams.
  • Analyzing thermal and structural performance using FEA simulation.
  • Communicating effectively with both a cross-functional development team and project management in oral and written forms.
  • Ensuring product meets applicable design requirements.
  • Analyzing and implementing continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and cost reduction.

Skills You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required with 7+ years of experience.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis.
  • Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedule.
  • Skilled with the design and test of complex mechanical systems from requirements to realization
  • Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
  • Expert level SolidWorks user
  • Experience in product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
  • Knowledge of advanced machining techniques

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with CFD techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge of aluminum, stainless steel or ceramic materials.
  • Semiconductor manufacturing industry background.
  • Knowledge of quality systems and regulatory standards.

*This position can become a hybrid role of some remote and onsite days each week once initial onboarding is completed. The role must be based within commuting distance to Wilmington, MA

 

Compensation and Benefits:  

Salary Pay Range: $ 100,000.00 - 170,000.00 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

Source: MKS on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 202 Engineering (non-software) roles in Massachusetts listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $132,978; the middle half runs from $117,300 to $147,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live MKS roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live MKS roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Sr. Mechanical Engineer (this listing)From $100K
Senior Software Engineer$100K - $160K
Senior Thin Film Engineer$100K - $140K
Principal Mechanical Engineer$101K - $169K
Senior Electronics Engineer - Advanced DevelopmentFrom $101K
Sr. Electronics Engineer$101,675 - $169,475
Senior Optomechanical Packaging Engineer$101,675 - $169,475

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All MKS roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-07-29
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Location as the employer wrote it: Wilmington, MA • Methuen, MA

Salary Pay Range: $ 100,000.00 - 170,000.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate

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