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Systems Engineer (Non IT)

MKS Instruments
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026
A Day in Your Life at MKS:

**This is a hybrid role that will require you to be in person on a weekly basis.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating electronic systems for high-power equipment within the semiconductor processing industry. Your role will involve determining design architecture, leading system development, analyzing system-level performance data, and driving problem-solving initiatives to ensure reliable designs that meet customer requirements. MKS Power Solutions products offer plasma generation and control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing processes. You will gain expertise in the interaction of semiconductor manufacturing tools and generators, software and hardware integration, and algorithm development.

You Make an Impact By:
  • Design and productize leading edge, high efficiency RF power equipment for thin films processing
  • Develop system level specifications and architecture to meet internal and external customer requirements
  • Work with hardware and software teams to develop and design control architectures and system-level features to meet customer requirements
  • Work closely with customer and other internal teams to troubleshoot system performance
  • Understand and facilitate Fault tree / root cause analysis exercises and FMEA (failure mode effects analysis) studies

Skills You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or scientific discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics or a related field) with 2 years of experience (may include applicable projects, co-ops, internships)
  • Associates and 5 years of experience
  • Experience with advanced data analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink/Python)
  • Understanding of control systems concepts is a strong plus

Preferred:
  • Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g. SPICE, Agilent ADS, Microwave Office, etc.)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (creation/presentation of technical material to a broad audience)
  • High level of curiosity and adaptability to support multiple efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 60% of the time
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
  • Occasionally moves/positions hardware up to 35 pounds
  • This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $90,000-148,000 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.

[Bonus and Benefits info if applicable]

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). 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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Salary : $90,000 - $148,000

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