
Senior Electronics Engineer - Advanced Development
Rochester, NYFull-time$101–169K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
This research and development role focuses on high-performance plasma power generation equipment for semiconductor processing tools. The engineer works on impedance matching circuits and systems, control systems, power electronics, and product validation, reporting to the Head of R&D. The posting describes alternative education and experience paths: a BSEE or equivalent with more than five years of relevant experience, or an MSEE or equivalent with more than three years.
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Full job description
Rochester, NY
Full time
R23265
A Day in Your Life
In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.
You Will Make an Impact by:
Working on Projects such as:
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High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
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Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks.
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Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
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Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
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Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics
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Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design
Skills You Bring:
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BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
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MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
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Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
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Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
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Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
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Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
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Basic understanding of control system theory
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Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
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Excellent organizational skills a must
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range: $101,000-169,000 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.].
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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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.
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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 1,325 open Research and Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$101–169K/yr
- New York median$100–169K/yr47 salary ranges
- US median$118–175K/yr689 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $135K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($137K) — in the middle half of Research and Development salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 70 open Research and Development jobs in New York and 1,325 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Research and Development postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (902 postings).
- Education
- 749 of the 1,325 open Research and Development jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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