Job Description

ECAD Designer

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our products drive technology advancements across 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.

MKS Instruments Power Solutions products provide plasma generation and control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing processes. We are a key supplier to the worlds’ largest electronics producers and are currently experiencing tremendous growth. As the semiconductor manufacturing industry is continuing to push the envelope in terms of device density, wafer uniformity, and device speed, high speed plasma control becomes a significant technical challenge. These challenges require innovative thinking and inquisitive engineering minds. If this sounds like you then apply today!

The ECAD Designer works on products such as RF Power Generators, RF Plasma Generators and Matching Networks. You will interact with the design engineering and the technical operations teams while supporting new product development and sustaining engineering projects. There will be assigned tasks and projects but flexibility is needed; priorities shift due to engineering project needs. This is rewarding, challenging work due to the products/customers in the markets that we serve.

You will:

• Do CAD drafting and design -create and modify detailed drawings using CAD hardware and software from sketches, layouts or notes provided by engineering
• Contribute design modifications to facilitate manufacturing operation or quality of product
• Check drawing plots versus the project input for correctness and conformance to standards
• Work with engineers regarding model accuracy, design, drafting standards and ECN/ECR documentation
• May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage
• Work on PCB layout, schematic capture, library creation
• Creates all files that are required for post processing
• The majority of the job will be post processing. This includes the creation of the gerber files, NC drill file, component placement file, IPC file, .asc file, artwork layers, fabrication drawing, schematic pdf files, and files for the test group.

You Bring (along with your curiosity):

• High school degree or equivalent
• 2+ years of CAD drafting experience, this person needs an understanding of design specifications and manufacturing processes
• 2+ years of experience with PADS and DX Designer
• 2+ years of experience with PCB layout, schematic capture, library creation, and post processing
• Arithmetic skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, dimensional skills (English, metric and conversions)

It’s also nice if you have:

• Associates degree, technical or vocational training
• Experience in Cadstar (preferred skill due to sustaining engineering activities)
• Ability to use specialized equipment, understand difficult instructions, and maintain written records.
• Experience in Solidworks E-drawings

Other:

• Training will be onsite, but then the job can be 100% remote.

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an 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.