Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

A Day in Your Life

In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.

You Will Make an Impact by:

Working on Projects such as:

• High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)

• Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks.

• Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)

• Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters

• Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics

• Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design

Skills You Bring:

• BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field

• MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field

• Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics

• Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE,PCB Layout Software, etc.)

• Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics

• Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)

• Basic understanding of control system theory

• Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)

• Excellent organizational skills a must

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range:$88,425.00 - $147,375.00 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.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.].

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.

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.

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:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.

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