Principal systems engineer - electrical

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Wilmington, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS: (Summary & Objectives)

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 high power electronics, remote plasma sources, microwave delivery systems, and ozone generators.

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 presents appropriate engineering tradeoffs to optimize functional performance, reliability, and product cost
  • Communicate effectively with both 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

Skills You Bring: (Required Skills)

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical or system engineering or similar required 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
  • Strong technical communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills
  • Proven accomplishments in electrical or systems design or similar
  • Skilled with Failure Analysis (FMEA)
  • Experience in developing and testing to DVT plans


    Compensation and Benefits:

    Salary Pay Range: $114,300.00 - 212,300.00 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.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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: [email protected] .

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Posted 2025-11-06

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