Senior Systems Engineer
$111.85k - $186.4kMKS Instruments
Wilmington, MA
Methuen, MA
Full time
R22721
A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will lead the development of the next generation of technologies that enable new market applications. You will provide technical leadership across a variety of disciplines including ozone, remote plasma sources, electronic control systems, electro-mechanical subsystems, signal acquisition, and data processing. You Will Make an Impact By:
Lead technical planning activities, including scope definition, effort estimation, milestone tracking, and status reporting.
Work closely with Product Marketing and applications team to scope market requirements and customer needs
Create system level engineering design specifications and project scope documents
Develop and execute system integration, verification, and Design Verification Test (DVT) plans.
Drive technical issue resolution, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Compliance Engineering.
Manage technical project schedules, deliverables, resource planning, dependencies, and risk mitigation activities.
Ensure projects are executed on time while meeting performance, quality, regulatory, and cost objectives.
Prepare and present technical updates, program reviews, risk assessments, and executive-level communications to stakeholders.• Travel Requirements: Up to 10 % of Travel is required.
The majority of the work will be in Wilmington but 20%+ of the work will be in Methuen. Skills You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or systems engineering or similar with 5+ years of experience
Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules
Track record of successful new product releases, with experience in the entire product development process.
Experience with analog and digital design circuitry, proper test methodology, and systems integration.
Experience creating and executing system integration, integrating electromechanical systems, and Design Verification Test (DVT) plans.
Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA)
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position.
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: $111,850.00 - 186,400.00 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
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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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.
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At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.
Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.
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