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 a skilled Electronic Engineer to perform product engineering functions on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication.  As an Electronic Engineer, you will ensure product designs are of the highest quality to meet customer requirements.

• Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, and DC generators 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 testing, DC testing, HASS/HALT, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis.
• Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve difficult on-site engineering problems; act as Customer/Sales interface to China customers within the Engineering organization.
• Work on second source component qualification. Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
• Provide training to other teams within the organization including Application, Manufacturing and Test Engineering to improve overall capabilities and knowledge.
• Work in Shenzhen factory; Sustaining Engineering Team reports to US Engineering.
• Support US New Product Development Engineering and Technical Operations in product release activities. (incl. test fixture design, test procedures, assembly fixture design)
• Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)

What you will bring to the team:

• B.S. in Electronic Engineering or other technical related field
• Strong curiosity and interests to understand the root cause of failure and RF/DC technology
• Ability to build circuit prototype, develop test method/fixture, troubleshoot electronics circuit with lab equipment

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.