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Senior Electronic Engineer

MKS Instruments Inc

Andover, MAFull-time$102–169K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$102–169K/yr
Location
Andover, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

As a Senior Electronic Engineer on MKS’s Valves Engineering team, you will play a critical technical leadership role within a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment, designing and developing embedded electronic systems that power advanced throttle valve products for semiconductor manufacturing and high‑performance vacuum applications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Analog and Digital Electronic HardwareEmbedded Real‑Time ElectronicsMicroprocessor Based ControlSimulation and AnalysisPrototyping and TestingLow Noise Analog CircuitsA/D ConvertersD/a ConvertersMicroprocessorsCommunications InterfacesLinear and Switched‑Mode Power SuppliesDFMEADesign ReviewsTechnical SpecificationsFailure AnalysesCorrective Action PlanningComponent SelectionPCB Fabrication KnowledgeSPI Communication ProtocolI2C Communication ProtocolUART Communication ProtocolMotion Control SystemsStepper MotorsBLDC MotorsFeedback Control TheoryPID Control and TuningVerbal and Written CommunicationIndependent WorkCross‑Functional Team Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor, Master or PhD in Electrical EngineeringMinimum Five Years of Relevant Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Andover, MA

Full time

R22448

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Senior Electronic Engineer on MKS’s Valves Engineering team, you will play a critical technical leadership role within a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment. You will design and develop embedded electronic system that powers advanced throttle valve products used in semiconductor manufacturing and other high-performance vacuum applications.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Participate in design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware used to control vacuum valves.

  • Assist with design, debugging and board bring-up of analog and digital real-time embedded electronics for microprocessor-based control and communication hardware platform using combination of simulation, analysis, prototyping and testing

  • Assist with design of analog and digital electronic circuits including low noise analog circuits, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors, communications interfaces, linear and switched-mode power supplies

  • Participate in project activities, including DFMEA, design reviews, and creation of technical specifications

  • Perform FAs for customers, make a corrective action plan to mitigate design issues and/or work with vendors to resolve component quality issues

  • Evaluate the design to meet requirements factoring in performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability

  • Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Review vendor capability to support product development

  • Understand the printed circuit board fabrication processes

  • Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written form

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity:

  • Bachelor, Master or PhD in electrical engineering from an accredited institution

  • Minimum five years of relevant experience

  • Knowledge and experience in hardware system engineering, which may include product specifications, schematic design, circuit analysis, design for cost & manufacturability, PCB design, documentation, test plan development and release to production

  • Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams

  • Experience with integration of hardware designs with both mechanical elements and embedded firmware

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

  • Experience with SPI, I2C, UART and other communication protocols.

  • Experience with motion control systems, including stepper motors and BLDC motors.

  • Understanding of feedback control theory, including PID control and tuning.

Compensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range: $101,675.00 - $169,475.00 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.  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 candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we 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.

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Work Environment

Operates in a professional office environment, working extensively with computers and standard engineering tools.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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)

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