Senior Automation Engineering

Senior Automation Engineer page is loaded## Senior Automation Engineerlocations: Milpitas, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R17380A Day in Your Life:As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will work as part of a cross-functional team leading MKS on its journey to automate the assembly of complex opto-mechanical systems. We are an interdisciplinary team building the foundation for an automated future, and you will be responsible for the development of the control software and interfaces to robots, instruments and devices. You’ll work with design and development engineers to promote design for automation, to verify and validate the process, and to implement these designs into automated volume production.You Will Make an Impact By:* Invent and develop software control algorithms to automate align, attach, and testing of optomechanical assemblies.* Participate in end-to-end product development and drive improvements and adoption of automation.* Define and document individual processes required for assembly automation.* Adapt creative concepts with hands-on work, using data from results to iterate and optimize solutions.Skills You Bring:* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automation Engineering, or related Engineering field.* 5+ years of experience developing and writing software that interfaces with hardware. (Python preferred).* Or Masters with a 3+ years of work experience* Demonstrated experience with: + Actively contributing to complex cross-functional projects from start to finish. + ROS, MoveIt and/or other simulation and path planning frameworks. + Software development, deployment, and change management in a distributed team environment.* Robotics industry knowledge and familiarity.Mechanical, Automation Engineering, or related Engineering field. Experience with Python and C++ as well as other higher level software tools and frameworks (C#).* Experience working with fiber optics and lasers, including diode lasers, solid-state lasers, and fiber lasers, from the UV to the NIR spectrum.* Experience with 3D CAD modeling (Solidworks).**Compensation and Benefits:** **Salary Pay Range:** $120,000 - 190,000 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.]. 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). S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.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. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. 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 isn't just a nice-to-have; Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.enables technologies that transform our world.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. 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.