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A Day in Your Life at MKS:

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, troubleshooting and debugging software programs and control algorithms to support existing and future RF power generators used in semiconductor manufacturing applications. You will work with the Software, Digital, Power Electronics, and Control Engineering staff to develop designs for prototypes in the area of embedded digital control systems for MKS products.You Will Make an Impact By:

+ Develop software applications using high level programming languages such as C++, Python

+ Develop multithreaded applications with DMA interface to programmable logic (FPGAs)

+ Analyze requirements, design, implement, document, and tests against customer, marketing, and engineering requests

+ Follow software and business processes to ensure high level quality and robustness of deliverables

+ Participate in Agile software development process including standup, planning, grooming, review, demo, and retrospective.

+ Interface embedded devices with test equipment with equipment like oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.

+ Develop test automation scripts in Python to validate RF power generator functionality and/or features.

Skills You Bring:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science required

+ AND 5 years of related experience is required or equivalent combination of education

+ Strong industry experience and proficiency in object-oriented software development; C++ required

+ Must have working experience in terminals, like shell, telnet and ssh, on Windows and on Linux (Ubuntu)

+ Must have basic knowledge of source code version control system, code review process, continuous Integration services.

+ Must have basic knowledge of networking, like TCP/UDP, IP routing, network interface card and driver

Preferred Skills:

+ Understanding of Agile development process and tools (Jira) desired.

+ Hands-on skills working with embedded circuits and test equipment (oscilloscope, function generator) desired

+ Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving skills

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.

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.

Compensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range: $90,200.00 to $167,400.00 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.].

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