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# Applications Engineer - Valves and Integrated Process Solutions

- **Company:** MKS Instruments Inc
- **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $101,675.0 - $169,475.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** DeviceNet, Digital Electronics, EtherCAT, Microsoft Office, RS-232, Systems Integration
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/70509a17-f971-429b-a289-498097409bd2

## About the Role

* B.S. in an Engineering or Physical Science field. Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
 * 5+years in a design, applications, or manufacturing engineering role.
 * Excellent interpersonal and communications skills for working with customers and in-house MKS personnel.
 * Experience, knowledge, or ability to learn vacuum technology, pressure control, mass flow controllers, vacuum valves, plasma systems, and systems integration.
 * Must be able to operate 'hands-on' as necessary when working at customer locations, or internal labs
 * Proficient in MS office and computer skills
 * Ability to travel about 25% of the time both domestically and internationally

Preferred Skills:

 * 2+ years of experience with Semiconductor Deposition or etch tools, Reactive Gas Systems, or vacuum deposition systems is preferred
 * Knowledge or ability to learn basic use of digital electronics: TTL logic, RS232, Devicenet, and / or EtherCAT
 * Experience working in or supporting a production semiconductor fab or equipment manufacturer is a plus.

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

## Description

As a Senior Applications Engineer at MKS, you will partner with R&D, Engineering and customer, to develop and launch new products and solutions. In this role, you will report to the Director of Product Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

 * Provide technical support for worldwide MKS sales for V&IPS products, including product selection, specifying special configurations, and troubleshooting.
 * Travel to customer sites (with local sales and applications staff) to discuss product features and integration, support testing or product installation, or troubleshoot problems.
 * Working with Product Managers, Engineers, and Applications Engineers, perform tests or demonstrations to resolve customer applications issues.
 * Define and document special customer product configurations based on customer needs.
 * Generate, review, and price special customer configurations, assist Sales and Customer Service in providing product quotations to customers.
 * Prepare, conduct, and participate in training and education programs focusing on product capabilities and applications.
 * Travel Requirements: Up to 50% of Travel is required.


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