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. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

MKS Instruments Power Solutions products provides the plasma and control solutions that are a key supplier to the worlds’ largest electronics producers. Plasma control presents many technical challenges that needs innovative thinking and inquisitive engineering minds.

We are looking for an Associate Electronic Engineering in advanced development to support engineering activities such as design, lay out, test, checkout, modification, fabrication, troubleshoot and assembly of developmental and prototype electro-mechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment by applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. Applications may include analog, digital and/or logic systems.

You will work with schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions. You will work under the direction of engineering staff.

What you will do:

• Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work
• Performs operational test and failure analysis on systems and equipment
• Assists in determining root cause and corrective actions to remedy in-house or field defects
• Assists in the design, construction, test and check-out of test equipment
• Uses test and diagnostic equipment including but not limited to such equipment as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters and specialized test apparatus which may require software skills
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling electronic units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components
• Maintain logs and notebooks to document testing and operation of equipment
• Build prototypes from sketches and plans

Your skills:

• BS degree or equivalent experience and 2+ years’ experience
• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance and design effort
• Ability to multitask
• Good problem solving and both oral and written communication skills

Preferred skills:

• Working knowledge of Labview and test automation would be very beneficial
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (i.e. SPICE, Saber, etc.) and/or data analysis tools such as MATLAB also a plus
• Occasional work hour flexibility to accommodate international conferencing and deadline

As MKS is a federal contractor, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and show proof of same by start date as conditions of employment, except where an exemption (due to a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance that prevents you from receiving the vaccine) has been approved by MKS.

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.