Principal Systems Engineer

A Day in Your Life at MKS: As a Principal Systems Engineer at MKS, you will partner with Core Engineering, Technical Operations, other Systems Engineers and customers to develop and support new RF generators. In this role, you will report to a manager or director of systems engineering. You will make an impact by:

• Leading projects from conception (architecture) through alpha and beta phases to transfer to high volume production
• Negotiating specifications and performance tradeoffs with technical and schedule risk
• Lead developmental testing and compliance to specifications
• Work with an engineering team to overcome technical challenges, optimize the design for performance, manufacturability, and reliability
• Advocate for the team with internal and external customers and resources Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel is required. Skills You Bring:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8 years of related experience
• Technical Team Leadership
• Requirements Management Experience
• RF Test and Measurement Experience Preferred Skills:
• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Similar
• RF Design Experience
• Power Supply Design Experience
• High Voltage Design/Testing Experience Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Physical Demand 1: lift up to 30 pounds
• Working Condition 1: work in an office environment
• Working Condition 2: work in a laboratory environment Compensation and Benefits: Salary Pay Range: $138,825.00 - $231,375.00 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.

]. 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, 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. #LI-RS1 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. 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: [email protected] . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role