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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer (Non IT) - **Company:** MKS Instruments Inc - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $148,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Office Suite, Systems Development Life Cycle, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17477354?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17477354%2FSystems-Engineer-Non-It-New-York-Rochester ## About the Role * 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 ## Description United States, New York, Rochester 100 Highpower Road (Show on map) Jul 03, 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 ## Related Videos - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [One Platform Could Not Fit Them All](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1919-one-platform-could-not-fit-them-all) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)