Senior Electrical Engineer

MKS Instruments

. Partner with cross-functional technical teams to drive new and sustaining engineering solutions across four product families .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMethuen • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $101,675 - $169,475 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering with a focus on design verification testing, system and board-level failure analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing advanced testing tools and understanding complex hardware systems within the Plasma Solutions domain.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering5+ Years Of Experience In Electrical EngineeringDesign Verification TestingSystem And Board-Level Failure AnalysisExperience With RF Inverters And DC/DC Converters

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Hard Skills

Design Verification TestingSystem And Board-Level TestingFailure AnalysisCircuit DebuggingResonant Tank CircuitsRF InvertersDC/DC ConvertersThermal DetectorsMCT SensorsEmbedded Software Systems

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopesHigh Voltage ProbesPower MetersVacuum System InfrastructureMFCsPressure ControllersVacuum Pumps

Industry Keywords

Plasma SolutionsNDIR SpectroscopyFTIR SpectroscopyEngineering Change OrdersDesign Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with cross-functional technical teams to drive new and sustaining engineering solutions across four product families
Support the Remote Plasma Source, Ozone, IR Spectroscopy, and Microwave product lines within the Plasma Solutions business unit
Perform system- and board-level testing to validate products against design goals and specifications
Develop, document, and execute design verification testing
Review and implement electronics designs, concepts, and solutions with technical teams
Report results and recommend engineering tradeoffs to optimize performance, reliability, and product cost
Troubleshoot volume-manufactured products and perform failure analysis on returned units
Create and review design Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and problem-solving exercises
Report to the Engineering Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
5+ years of experience in an electrical engineering and/or product engineering role
Ability to use oscilloscopes, high voltage probes, power meters, and similar tools to independently test and debug circuits
Demonstrated experience creating and executing design verification test plans
Experience with system and board-level failure analysis
Experience with resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
Experience participating in cross-functional engineering projects
Experience with thermal detectors, MCT sensors, thermoelectric coolers, near/mid IR filters, interferometers, optics, and mirrors used in NDIR and FTIR spectroscopy
Understanding of vacuum system infrastructure including MFCs, pressure controllers, and vacuum pumps
Skill in designing and testing complex hardware/embedded software systems
Must be within commutable distance of Methuen & Wilmington, Massachusetts
Able to travel approximately 5% annually
Eligible to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
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
Tuition reimbursement