Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer, where you will collaborate with a talented team to innovate precision vacuum pressure measurement instruments. This role offers significant growth potential as you tackle complex challenges in sensor technology and electronics development. Your expertise in low-noise electronics and embedded systems will be crucial in driving product advancements that deliver exceptional performance, cost efficiency, and compact design. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a real impact in the semiconductor and industrial sectors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in engineering with a strong focus on electronics and sensors.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and lead product teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and release new vacuum sensing products with market advantages.
• Identify performance limitations and establish roadmaps for improvement.

Skills

Low-noise electronics

Precision sensors

Embedded microprocessors

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Hands-on engineering skills

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Advanced degree

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Sr Principal Electrical Engineer at MKS you will partner with a talented, multidisciplinary team supplying precision vacuum pressure measurement instruments to the semiconductor, medical, and industrial equipment markets. Key activities will include developing and releasing products, identifying product performance limitations and establishing roadmaps to improvement. This is an exciting, hands-on role with significant growth potential.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Through a deep understanding of sensors and instrumentation, identify the impediments to improved performance and develop new architectures and circuits to advance the technology.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to root cause and support the product team in resolution.
• Develop and release new vacuum sensing products that deliver market advantages in performance, cost, and size.
• Lead or participate as a lead member of multi-disciplinary product teams, with full responsibility for the electronics development and release.

Skills You Bring:

• Deep technical background in low-noise electronics and precision sensors, as well as significant experience with embedded microprocessors.
• Extensive experience supporting multidisciplinary products.
• Ability to logically work through challenging troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
• Strong product-level technical skills and some cross-discipline experience, including electronics, firmware, mechanical, and sensors.
• Hands-on engineering skills, capable of test development, setup, and execution.
• Good understanding of manufacturing systems and documentation control, BOM structures, and ECO processes.
• The person must be self-motivated, have an intense customer/product focus, and work well as part of a team.
• Experience with sensors and instrumentation, vacuum systems, or semiconductor capital equipment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable leading technical discussions.
• BS or higher in Engineering with 12+ years of experience, advanced degree preferred.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.