Sr. Electronic Engineer

MKS Instruments, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Rochester, NY seeks a Sr. Electronic Engineer to join the Sustaining Engineering Team and perform product engineering on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication.

You will design changes to ensure top-quality products and create, analyze and validate new assemblies or derivative designs. You will work with cross‑functional teams including design, application, manufacturing and test engineers, while interfacing with customers to solve on‑site

Qualifications

• BS in Electronic Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of related RF/DC experience.
• Strong curiosity to understand root causes of failures.

Responsibilities

• Sustain and improve high power RF generators up to 100 kW.
• Analyze root causes of yield loss and returns.
• Provide corrective actions and document results.
• Plan RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, troubleshooting, modeling, and failure Duplication.
• Support engineering and communicate with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lab equipment usage

RF/DC knowledge

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Sr. Electronic Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Sustaining Engineering Team to perform product engineering functions on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication. Use skills and experience to implement design changes that ensure products of the highest quality. Create, analyze and validate new assemblies or theoretical concepts for obsolescence replacement or derivative designs. Work within cross‑functional teams that include design, application, manufacturing and test engineers. Interact with customers both internal and external.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, up to 100kW.
• Perform analysis to determine root cause of failure on production yield fall‑out and customer returns.
• Provide corrective action, recommendations, and document analysis results.
• Plan and conduct RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level.
• Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve on‑site engineering problems.
• Work on second source component qualification.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
• Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)

Skills You Bring:

• A B.S. in Electronic Engineering or another technically related field
• 5+ years of related experience
• A strong curiosity and interest to understand the root cause of failures in RF/DC technology
• An ability to use lab equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• An ability to work independently under minimum supervision

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Office and laboratory environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 US 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].

• 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.]

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. MKS Inc, Product Overview