Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer

MKS Instruments; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

MKS Instruments in the United States seeks a Senior Embedded Firmware Test Engineer to collaborate with R&D, product and applications teams to build firmware regression testing systems and automation for firmware quality goals.

You will design, implement, troubleshoot and support test suites, coach junior engineers, analyze failures, and contribute to AI-enabled quality analytics. This in-office role requires a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 5+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of embedded firmware/test experience.
• Strong Python proficiency for test automation.
• Solid understanding of analog and digital electronics.
• Ability to read schematics and relate to testing.
• Experience with test equipment (OSCs, DMMs).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D and product teams to design, implement and support firmware test suites.
• Troubleshoot and debug test systems and automate regression tests.
• Coach junior engineers on test equipment interfacing and testing techniques.
• Analyze test failures to identify root cause and corrective actions.
• Develop and test system hardware and interfaces for RF plasma control.
• Produce design documentation and interface specifications for internal customers.
• Participate in test automation design reviews and propose improvements.
• Support testing for new technology initiatives and critical projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues; apply AI-based quality analysis when appropriate.

Skills

Python

Electrical circuits (analog & digital)

Reading schematics

Test automation

Embedded MCUs/MPUs

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Linux

Machine learning / AI

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

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 issues


• Learning 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.

Global Recruitment and ITAR Information:

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

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