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Principal Systems Engineer - Electrical

$138.83k - $231.38k

MKS Instruments

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As aPrincipal Systems Engineer you will lead the development of the next generation of technologies that enable new market applications. You will provide technical leadership in efforts associated with a variety of disciplines including electronic control systems, mechanical subsystems, signal acquisition, and data processing. This opportunity will encompass multiple product families that include high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, ozone generators, and infrared spectrometers.

You will operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment and work with cross-functional teams to support innovative designs and differentiated technologies.

You Will Make an Impact By

  • Work as the lead of a technical team responsible for the design, modeling, testing, and packaging of highly complex electro-mechanical components and systems
  • Drive project completion across functional engineering groups including Design, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability
  • Work closely with Product Marketing and Product Management to scope market requirements and customer needs
  • Create system level engineering design specifications and project scope documents
  • Manage project budgetary costs, schedule, and technical specifications
  • Develop, document, and execute design verification plans. Report on results and present appropriate engineering tradeoffs to optimize functional performance, reliability, and product cost
  • Communicate effectively with both the development team and management stakeholders in both oral and written forms
  • Ensure product design meets industry and regulatory compliance requirements and standards
  • Analyze and implement continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and cost reduction

Skills You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering or similar with 7+ years of experience
  • Skilled with the design and test of complex hardware/embedded software systems that begin with proper scope, requirements reviews, and developing the concepts necessary for operation
  • Experienced in power electronics, mixed signal sensing, conditioning and processing, control loops, and communication protocols
  • Understanding of vacuum system infrastructure including MFCs, pressure controllers, and vacuum pumps
  • Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules
  • Experienced in the development and testing of system integration & DVT plans
  • Proven accomplishments in electrical or systems designor similar
  • Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
  • Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA)

This position is onsite and must be within commutable distance to our location in Wilmington, MA . Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in a qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and 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. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary Pay Range : $138,825.00 - $231,375 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

  • Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

  • Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

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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.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:View email address on click.appcast.io.

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