Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer

MKS Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to partner with R&D, Product Development, and Applications Engineering to develop firmware regression testing systems and software to advance firmware quality goals. You will report to the SQA team manager.

Responsibilities include designing and debugging embedded firmware test suites, coaching junior engineers, analyzing test failures, and developing test hardware and automation for RF plasma control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Solid understanding of Python.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital circuits.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and apply to testing digital/analog electronics.
• Experience with test equipment like oscilloscopes and digital multimeters.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and support embedded firmware test suites involving test automation software and interfacing to RF test equipment for plasma control.
• Coach junior engineers on test equipment interfacing, measurement and testing techniques and analog circuits as needed.
• Analyze test failures to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot test system hardware.
• Conduct tests on RF systems for plasma control and analyze resulting data.
• Produce design documentation.
• Interface with internal customers to determine and develop specifications.
• Participate in test automation design reviews and recommend improvements.
• Support test automation for new technology development initiatives and other critical projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues; learn and implement AI-based tools for quality analysis.

Skills

Python

Embedded testing

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Machine learning / AI interest

Schematic reading

Oscilloscopes / DMMs

Mechanical aptitude

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Linux operating system

Job description

As a Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Research & Development, Product Development Engineering and Applications Engineering to develop firmware regression testing systems or software to further our firmware quality goals. In this role, you will report to the SQA team manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working with a team to design, implement, troubleshoot, debug, and support embedded firmware test suites involving test automation software and interfacing to electronic test equipment for RF systems for plasma control
• Coaching Junior Engineers on test equipment interfacing, measurement and testing techniques and analog circuits as needed.
• Analyzing test failures to determine root cause and corrective action
• Building, testing and troubleshooting test system hardware
• Conducting tests on RF systems for plasma control and analyze resulting test data
• Producing design documentation
• Interfacing with internal customers to determine and develop specifications
• Participating in test automation design reviews and recommend improvements
• Supporting test automation for new technology development initiatives and other critical projects
• Analyzing and troubleshooting application issuesLearning and implementing AI based tools for quality analysis

Travel Requirements:

• No regular travel is expected

Skills You Bring:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• A solid understanding of python
• A solid understanding of electrical circuits, both analog and digital
• Ability to read electrical schematics and apply that to testing and troubleshooting digital and analog electronics.
• Experience with test equipment like oscilloscopes, digital multimeters
• Mechanical Aptitude

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with regression test platforms
• Ability to interact with computers using the Linux operating system
• Experience with coding for embedded microcontrollers/microprocessors
• A working knowledge of Jenkins or similar CI/CD workflows with experience designing those workflows.
• Interest or experience in machine learning or other AI techniques

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Will need to be able to lift light loads overhead
• May be required to work in close proximity to high voltage power sources
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• This job operates in a professional office and industrial laboratory environment
• This is primarily an in-office (not remote) position

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $111,850.00 - $186,400.00 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.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

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.

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.