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Wilmington, MA Full Time Posted by: MKS Inc. Posted: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
 
 
Principal Electronic Engineer (RPS, IR, Ozone & Microwave)

We are looking for an exceptional Prin. Electronic Engineer who can help us with new product introduction, qualification, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of power electronics in toroidal plasma source products. Come join a creative team of engineers dedicated to the product support and sustaining engineering of our Remote Plasma Source, IR, Ozone and Microwave product lines.

Responsibilities
  • Perform system and board level testing to validate that new products meet design goals.
  • Develop, document, and execute design verification testing. Report results and recommend appropriate engineering tradeoffs to optimize functional performance, reliability, and product cost.
  • Support products in volume manufacturing by hands-on troubleshooting of problems and failure analysis of returned units.
  • Create and review design ECOs as needed to support new product development and sustaining engineering needs.
  • Participate in cross-functional project teams during design phase to achieve product design goals.
Skills You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in an electrical engineering or product engineering role.
  • The ability to use tools such as oscilloscopes, high voltage probes, power meters, etc. to successfully and independently test and debug circuits.
  • The demonstrated experience creating and executing design verification test plans.
  • The demonstrated ability to provide guidance to a multi-disciplined team.
  • It would be great if you have:
  • Experience with system and board-level failure analysis.
  • Experience with resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, DC/DC converters.
  • Knowledge of electronics reliability validation and testing.
  • General familiarity with IPC standards.

This position is an on-site position and candidate must be within commutable distance to our location in Wilmington, MA. Relocation benefits are not available for this position.

We are interested in qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

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.

  • Salary Pay Range: $100,414 - $186,482 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.
  • 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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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Wilmington, MA, United States of America
Manufacturing
MKS Inc.
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