Electronic Engineer

MKS Instruments; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Rochester, NY is seeking an Electronic Engineer to collaborate with Sustaining Engineering on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication. You will design changes to ensure product quality and develop new assemblies or derivative designs.

You will analyze failures, conduct RF/DC testing, model, and perform device analysis down to the component level, while supporting application engineers and coordinating with suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams.

Qualifications

• A B.S. in Electronic Engineering or another technically related field.
• 3+ years of related experience.
• A strong curiosity and interest to understand the root cause of failures in RF/DC technology.
• An ability to use lab equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• An ability to work independently under minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, up to 100kW.
• Perform analysis to determine root cause of failure on production yield fall-out and customer returns. Provide corrective action, recommendations, and document analysis results.
• Plan and conduct RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level.
• Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve on-site engineering problems.
• Work on second source component qualification. Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
• Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)

Skills

Root cause analysis

RF/DC technology understanding

Lab equipment operation

Independent work

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Multimeters

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Electronic Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Sustaining Engineering Team to perform product engineering functions on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication. Use skills and experience to implement design changes that ensure products of the highest quality. Create, analyze and validate new assemblies or theoretical concepts for obsolescence replacement or derivative designs. Work within cross-functional teams that include design, application, manufacturing and test engineers. Interact with customers both internal and external.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, up to 100kW.
• Perform analysis to determine root cause of failure on production yield fall-out and customer returns. Provide corrective action, recommendations, and document analysis results.
• Plan and conduct RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level.
• Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve on-site engineering problems.
• Work on second source component qualification. Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
• Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)

Skills You Bring:

• A B.S. in Electronic Engineering or another technically related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• A strong curiosity and interest to understand the root cause of failures in RF/DC technology
• An ability to use lab equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• An ability to work independently under minimum supervision

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions. Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Office and laboratory environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range:$81,675.00 - 136,125.00 USD 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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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.

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: [e-mail].