Principal Systems Engineer - Optical

As a Principal Systems Engineer you will lead the development of the next generation of technologies that enable new market applications. You will provide technical leadership in efforts associated with a variety of disciplines including electronic control systems, mechanical subsystems, signal acquisition, and data processing. This opportunity will encompass multiple product families that include Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) & nondispersive infrared (NDIR) gas analyzers, tunable filter spectrometers, and other high power plasma generators used for semiconductor and industrial applications.

As a curious, successful candidate you will operate independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment and work with cross-functional teams to support innovative designs and differentiated technologies.

You Will Make an Impact By: (Responsibilities)

• Work as the lead of a technical team responsible for the design, modeling, testing, and packaging of highly complex electro-mechanical components and systems
• Drive project completion across functional engineering groups including Design, Production, Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability
• Work closely with Product Marketing and Product Management to scope market requirements and customer needs
• Create system level engineering design specifications and project scope documents
• Manage project budgetary costs, schedule, and technical specifications
• Develop, document, and execute design verification plans. Report on results and present appropriate engineering tradeoffs to optimize functional performance, reliability, and product cost
• Communicate effectively with the development team and management stakeholders in both oral and written forms
• Ensure product design meets industry and regulatory compliance requirements and standards
• Analyze and implement continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and cost reduction

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in electrical or systems engineering or similar with 7+ years of experience

• Ability to understand and manage tradeoffs between cost, performance, and schedules
• Skilled with the design and test of complex hardware/embedded software systems that begin with proper scope, requirements reviews, and developing the concepts necessary for operation
• Experienced in the development and testing of system integration & DVT plans
• Proven accomplishments in electrical or systems design or similar
• Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
• Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA) and structured problem solving

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Adoption assistance, 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.

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, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.