Software Test Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

12 holidays

Sick time

15 vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Software Test Engineer for Power Solutions.

You will partner with engineering, IT, and operations to develop highly automated test and production systems, reporting to the Operations Software Team Lead. This role requires a BS in engineering, 2 years of related experience, and the ability to design test systems, analyze schematics, and create documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering field; 2 years related experience.
• Ability to analyze electrical schematics and understand circuits.
• Ability to create electrical schematics for simple adapters and mechanical drawings for cables.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming in .NET languages or LabVIEW.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for test and production systems.
• Coordinate with test and design engineers on test system requirements.
• Analyze schematics to validate stress points of product functions.
• Create engineering documentation for internal and external use.

Skills

Electrical schematic analysis

Object-oriented programming

International teamwork

Python familiarity

HV/RF experience

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

C#/.NET

Electrical CAD

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Software Test Engineer at Power Solutions, you will partner with engineering, IT, and operations to develop highly-automated test and production systems. In this role, you will report to the Operations Software Team Lead.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Develop software for new/existing applications, utilities, and backend systems
• Take a systems-based approach to designing new test systems
• Coordinate with test and design engineers on the requirements for test systems
• Analyze schematics to ensure test systems appropriately stress important parts of each product’s functionality
• Create engineering documentation (schematics, mechanical drawing, and user documentation) for use by groups within and outside of the organization

Travel Requirements: At most, up to 5% of Travel is required. Average amount of travel time has been less than one week per year.

Skills You Bring:

• BS in Engineering field (Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering)
• 2 years of job-related work experience
• Ability to analyze an electrical schematic and understand nature of designed circuits
• Ability to create electrical schematics for simple adapter PCB’s
• Ability to create mechanical drawings for cables and simple systems
• Ability to program clean object-oriented code in either a .NET-based language or LabView
• Ability to work with an international team – both inside and outside of the company

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Python
• Experience working with AC, high-voltage, and RF circuitry
• Experience designing high-level automation including robotics, machine vision systems, and use of industrial fieldbuses

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Time is equally split working in an office- and lab-based environment
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds on a daily basis

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $71,025.00 - 118,375.00 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.].

• 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
• 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. #LI-RS1 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] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.

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