Electronic Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in process technology is seeking an Experienced Electronics Engineer to join their team in Crewe, UK. In this role, you will develop high-performance electro-mechanical hardware, focusing on digital electronic board-level design. The position offers the chance to work on innovative products and requires strong skills in digital electronics and firmware development. If you're looking to grow your career with a global leader, apply now!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Essential digital electronics skills with microcontroller design.
• Experience with firmware development (C/C++, RTOS, Git).

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining high-performance electro-mechanical hardware.
• Participating in feasibility studies and project scoping.
• Specifying and validating hardware solutions.

Skills

Digital electronics skills

Microcontroller-based circuit design

Firmware development

Ability to multitask

Communication skills

Engineering change processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

A Day at MKS :

We are looking for an Experienced Electronics Engineer who will report to the Engineering Manager of MKS Crewe (UK), Mass Spectrometry Solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a range of high-performance electro-mechanical hardware. The position primarily involves digital electronic board-level design and contributing to system-level design and test activities, with opportunities to develop analogue electronic skills. This key position supports the business unit in developing innovative, powerful, and flexible products that align with the company's mission of profitable and sustainable growth.

You will make an impact by :

1. Participating in feasibility studies, project scoping, and cost estimation.
2. Contributing to project proposals and defining product architecture.
3. Specifying, designing, implementing, and validating hardware solutions.
4. Collecting and analyzing data to implement improvements.
5. Supporting the identification and resolution of complex manufacturing and after-sales issues.

Your skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferable, with relevant experience.
• Essential digital electronics skills, including experience with:
• Microcontroller-based circuit design (part selection, schematic capture, I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
• Firmware development and implementation (C/C++, RTOS, Git).
• Designing with ADCs and DACs for data acquisition systems.
• Experience with design and development projects.
• Ability to multitask, work independently and under pressure, with strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Experience with engineering change processes and ISO 9001 quality practices.

Desirables :

• Experience in Analog Circuit design.
• Knowledge of system design and compliance standards (e.g., CE, NRTL).
• Familiarity with electronic test & measurement equipment and techniques.
• Experience with scripting languages or testing automation.
• Hands-on electronic skills, including soldering and fault finding on SMT boards.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology and instrumentation systems.

Are you looking to grow your career as part of a global leader in process technology? MKS Instruments is expanding globally and welcomes your support!

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK.

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