Sr. Firmware Engineer

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 101,675 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments, based in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop embedded firmware for advanced mass flow controllers used in semiconductor manufacturing. This role involves architecture, implementation, and validation of firmware in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in embedded systems, strong proficiency in C/C++, and familiarity with debugging tools. MKS offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $101,675 - $140,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developing embedded systems and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with debugging tools and various communication protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting skills at the component/board level.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and validation of firmware.
• Partnering with customers to enhance product performance.
• Collaborating closely with engineers and scientists to drive product innovation.

Skills

Embedded systems development

C and C++ programming

Debugging tools usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Emulators

Oscilloscopes

Communication bus analyzers

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Senior Firmware Engineer on MKS's Flow Solutions team, you will be a key contributor within a highly collaborative, cross‑functional group, developing embedded firmware that powers advanced mass flow controllers and metering technologies used in semiconductor manufacturing and other cutting‑edge industries.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Contributing to the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and validation of firmware for embedded systems.
• Partnering with customers to understand application needs and integration challenges, delivering innovative features that enhance product performance and customer success.
• Supporting hardware bring‑up, debugging, and diagnostics at the board and system level.
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, hardware engineers, and scientists to solve complex technical challenges and drive product innovation.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded systems and algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming.
• Hands‑on experience with debugging tools such as emulators, oscilloscopes, and communication bus analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience with EtherCAT, DeviceNet, or similar industrial field buses.
• Familiarity with Python and/or FreeRTOS.
• Experience with SPI, I2C, and other board‑level communication protocols.
• Experience working with STM32 microcontrollers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills down to the component/board level.

Work Environment

Operates in a professional office environment, working extensively with computers and standard engineering tools.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $101,675 - $140,000, based on experience, skills, and business needs. This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, vacation, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

EEO & Equal Opportunity

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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].