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Senior Electronics Engineer - Advanced Development

MKS Inc.
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
A Day in Your Life

In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.

You Will Make an Impact by:

Working on Projects such as:

  • High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
  • Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks.
  • Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
  • Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
  • Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics

Skills You Bring:

  • BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
  • MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
  • Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
  • Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
  • Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
  • Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
  • Basic understanding of control system theory
  • Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational skills a must
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $80,000 to $130,000 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.].

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.

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000

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