Senior Electronics Engineer - Advanced Development

MKS Instruments • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

This research and development position focuses on high-performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. The engineer works on high-speed electronic impedance-matching circuit and system design, including firmware development, electronics design, and testing. The role also covers control systems for power generators and matching networks, hands-on validation in real-world environments such as plasma processing, resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, DC/DC converters, analog and power electronics, and high-voltage switchmode power supplies. The position reports to the Head of R&D.

Requirements

• BSEE or equivalent and more than 5 years of experience in a power electronics-related field, or MSEE or equivalent and more than 3 years of experience in a power electronics-related field.
• Broad electronics knowledge, with curiosity about software, power electronics, controls, and physics.
• Experience with and interest in system and circuit simulation tools such as MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, and PCB layout software.
• Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics.
• Interest and experience in testing power electronics using equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, and function generators.
• Basic understanding of control system theory.
• Good writing skills for proposals, specifications, test reports, and engineering analyses.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, and other groups.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate high-speed electronic impedance-matching circuits and systems.
• Develop firmware and electronics, and conduct testing.
• Design and analyze high-performance control systems for power generators and matching networks.
• Validate product performance hands-on in real-world situations, including plasma processing environments.
• Design and debug analog and power electronics.
• Work with resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, DC/DC converters, and high-voltage switchmode power supplies.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior