Embedded Electrical Engineer Co-op: Vacuum Valve Systems

MKS Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer Co-op to join the team. In this position, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers to develop vacuum valve products and find innovative ways to solve customer problems.

You will participate in design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware, assist with board bring-up for embedded systems, and engage in DFMEA and design reviews to create robust specifications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering or related majors.
• Solid fundamental knowledge and skills in electrical engineering.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficient with multi-meter, oscilloscope, and other equipment for embedded systems development.
• Good communication skills and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision with strong sense of ownership and desire for excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written form.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Schematic reading

Multimeter & oscilloscope proficiency

Communication skills

Self-motivation & ownership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer Co-op to join the team. In this position, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers to develop vacuum valve products and find innovative ways to solve customer problems.

You will participate in design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware, assist with board bring-up for embedded systems, and engage in DFMEA and design reviews to create robust specifications.