Software Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, \n&

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

MKS Instruments seeks a Software Test Engineer for Power Solutions in Rochester, NY. You will develop automated tests and production systems, collaborating with engineering, IT, and operations to strengthen our test capability.

You will analyze schematics, design adapters, and create mechanical drawings while programming in .NET or LabVIEW. Travel is limited to ~5% and you’ll report to the Operations Software Team Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to analyze electrical schematics.
• Ability to create electrical schematics for simple adapters.
• Ability to create mechanical drawings for cables and simple systems.
• Ability to program clean OO code in a .NET-based language or LabVIEW.
• Ability to collaborate with an international team.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for new/existing applications, utilities, and backend systems.
• Design new test systems using a systems-based approach.
• Coordinate with test and design engineers on test system requirements.
• Analyze schematics to ensure test systems stress key parts of products.
• Create engineering documentation for internal and external use.

Skills

Electrical schematics analysis

Electrical schematics creation

Mechanical drawings

Object-oriented programming (.NET or L

International teamwork

Python familiarity

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical/CS/CE/Software)

Tools

LabVIEW

.NET languages

Python

Schematic capture tools

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.].

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.

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] .