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Electronics Engineer

MKS Instruments
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Electronics Engineer you will design, develop, troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware for high power RF systems. You will support the development of new hardware subsystems, from specification to architecture, simulation, detailed design, component selection, layout, reliability prediction and test.

MKS Power Solutions' products provide plasma generation and control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing processes. We are a key supplier to the world's largest electronics producers. Our employees combine world class engineering, curiosity, and problem-solving skills with an unwavering dedication to helping our customers succeed. Our teams collaborate across a range of design disciplines in our search for solutions.

Opportunity to learn: High power RF, hardware and firmware

You Make an Impact By:
  • Understand and negotiate breakdown of generator specification to electrical subsystem or circuit board
  • Determine feasibility and conduct tradeoffs between performance, cost, reliability, and time to market
  • Conduct first article test on new subsystem or circuit board, validate specifications, support development of factor subsystem test development
  • Support RF generator testing to validate operation in-situ
  • Find multiple sources and validate new sources to ensure continuity of supply
  • Take ownership of assigned subsystems throughout the product life cycle

Skills You Bring:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with electrical experience
  • 2 years experience in related field
  • 1 KW power systems design and test experience

It's also nice if you have:
  • Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and test)
  • RF systems experience (school, internship and co-ops considered), ideally experience with RF test equipment
  • Ability to support multiple efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $71,025.00 - $118,375.00 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.].

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.

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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, s), 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: .

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