Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for an exceptional Controls Engineering Manager who will be responsible for management and technical leadership for the Valve Solutions controls engineering team. This team owns the design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware, algorithm development and embedded firmware architectures for vacuum pressure control valves. In this role, we are looking for someone who can….  

• Manage the activities of the controls engineering team, consisting of other electrical engineers, embedded firmware engineers and electrical/test technicians
• Design analog and digital electronic systems including low noise analog circuits, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors, communications interfaces, linear and switched-mode power supplies
• Direct the development of real-time control firmware with multiple communications interfaces
• Perform design, debugging and board bring-up of analog and digital real-time embedded electronics for microprocessor-based control and communication hardware platform using combination of simulation, analysis, prototyping and testing
• Support existing products both in-house and in the field. Perform failure analysis for customers, and work with the Quality/Reliability group to reduce manufacturing and field issues

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity:

• BS in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years related experience, or MS/PhD and 5+ years related experience
• Experience designing real-time digital and analog I/O circuitry and low voltage controls
• Familiarity with at least two of the following is preferred: high speed serial interfaces (RS-485/422/232), DeviceNet, Ethernet & EtherCAT
• Understand the printed circuit board fabrication process, and have working knowledge of CE, RoHS and regulatory requirements for low voltage control products
• Motor control experience is strongly preferred

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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.

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