Full-Time

Electronics Technician 4

MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments

1,001-5,000 employees

Instruments and process control for manufacturing.

Compensation Overview

$32 - $36/hr

+ Sign-on Bonus + Annual Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Rochester, NY, USA

In Person

MKS generally hires only in states where it is registered to do business.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Oracle
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in electronics or a related field from a two-year college, military program, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in servicing and repairing RF products or related electronic equipment, with a proven track record of handling complex technical issues
  • Understanding of RF principles, expertise in utilizing RF test equipment, and proficiency in troubleshooting sophisticated electronic systems
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP systems such as Oracle is advantageous
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a strong emphasis on customer service and team collaboration
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work effectively in both office and laboratory environments
  • Must be able to work C shift, Sunday - Thursday schedule
Responsibilities
  • Lead the diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, and debugging of advanced RF products, offering guidance to both customers and internal teams
  • Perform intricate in-house servicing and repair of RF products, addressing sophisticated mechanical, hardware, software, and system failures
  • Analyze and implement solutions to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Oversee the maintenance of comprehensive records of service activities, including test results, and service reports
  • Provide guidance and training to junior technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with RF generator boards and associated test equipment
  • Proven ability to lead and implement 6S and Lean methodologies within a technical service environment
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and developing technical talent

MKS Instruments provides instruments, subsystems, and process-control solutions for advanced manufacturing, serving sectors like semiconductor fabrication, electronics, and specialty industrial applications. Its products measure, monitor, and analyze key process parameters through components and fully integrated systems, with services such as system integration, custom engineering, and on-site commissioning and training. The company stands out through its vertically integrated model and broad portfolio, enabling end-to-end solutions and long-term customer relationships across multiple high-tech industries. Its goal is to help customers achieve higher quality and efficiency in manufacturing by delivering reliable technologies and comprehensive support.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Andover, Minnesota

Founded

1961

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $1.1B, beating estimates by 3.1%, with 2026 forecasts at $4.79B and $8.07 EPS.
  • AI-driven chip demand boosts vacuum and chemistry sales, supported by new Malaysia facility opening June 2026.
  • Photon Control acquisition enhances laser and photonics for high-power fiber lasers in advanced packaging.

What critics are saying

  • Applied Materials undercuts MKS prices by 15-20%, eroding 25% market share in 12-24 months.
  • US export controls slash China revenue 30% by June 2026 as SMIC switches to domestic tools.
  • Lam Research displaces MKS manometers in 20nm+ nodes with 10% higher reliability in 6-12 months.

What makes MKS Instruments unique

  • MKS Instruments provides integrated vacuum, photonics, and materials solutions across semiconductor and electronics sectors.
  • 2022 Atotech acquisition adds recurring chemistry revenue from printed circuit boards and surface finishing.
  • Vertically integrated model delivers process control instruments embedded in customers' manufacturing tools.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Mar 5th, 2026
MKS Instruments sees 10.5% revenue growth on China surge and AI-driven margins

MKS Instruments reported a 10.5% year-over-year revenue increase and strong earnings growth, driven by higher-than-expected international sales, particularly from China and Singapore. The company's higher-margin chemistry and services revenue, tied to AI and complex semiconductor demand, contributed to the results. However, the company faces challenges including an elevated valuation multiple, weaker interest coverage and balance sheet concerns. MKS recently completed a €1.0 billion senior notes offering and term loan refinancing to reduce financing costs and extend maturities. Founded in 1961, MKS provides instruments, systems and process control solutions for advanced manufacturing. The company's narrative projects $4.4 billion in revenue and $475.8 million in earnings by 2028, though some analysts remain cautious about trade barriers and geopolitical risks affecting future growth.

GlobeNewswire
Jan 28th, 2026
MKS Announces Pricing of Private Offering of €1 Billion of 4.250% Senior Notes

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) (“MKS”) today announced the pricing of its private offering (the “offering”) of...

GlobeNewswire
Jan 24th, 2025
MKS Instruments Completes Repricing on its Secured Term Loan B USD and EUR Tranches and Makes a $100 Million Voluntary Prepayment on its Secured Term Loan B USD

ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our...

Benzinga
Jan 22nd, 2024
Mks Instruments Completes Refinancing Of Secured Term Loan A

Loading. Loading...ANDOVER, Mass., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Instruments, Inc. MKSI ("MKS"), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, announced today that it successfully completed the refinancing of its existing $744 million secured tranche A term loans using a portion of the proceeds of its $490 million incremental secured U.S. dollar tranche B term loans and €250 million incremental secured Euro tranche B term loans (collectively, the "Term Loan B"). As a result of the refinancing, the maturity of the refinanced loans has been extended to 2029, consistent with MKS' existing secured tranche B term loans, and is expected to result in savings by reducing MKS' weighted average cost of debt on the amount of debt refinanced by approximately 30 to 35 basis points based on current interest rates."This move adds flexibility, simplifies our capital structure, and is consistent with our longstanding track record of proactively managing our balance sheet," said Seth H

MKS Inc.
Sep 21st, 2023
MKS Instruments Announces Agreement to Acquire Photon Control

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