Senior Test Engineer

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive Candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities
Develop, enhance, and maintain medium to complex Automated Test Equipment (ATE) applications using NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand.
Design, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuits, including the creation of ATE electrical interconnect diagrams and wiring documentation.
Participate in software design reviews and code reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and best practices.
Integrate and support a variety of test and measurement instruments, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), NI DAQ devices, and NI PXI platforms.
Contribute to project planning, execution, and technical problem-solving activities to support product development and manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Telecommunications).
Minimum of 6+ years of experience in test engineering, automation, and LabVIEW-based application development.
Strong hands-on experience with NI LabVIEW and NI TestStand development environments.
Solid understanding of ATE design architectures, advanced test methodologies, and measurement instrumentation.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop electrical and electronic schematics.
NI LabVIEW CLD or CLA certification is required.
Experience with statistical and data analysis tools such as Minitab is preferred.
Exposure to version control systems such as GitHub, Perforce, or SVN, and dashboard/reporting tools such as Power BI is an added advantage.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
Willingness to travel for both short-term and long-term assignments in the United States, Mexico, and Malaysia.
A valid U.S. B1 Visa is considered a strong advantage.

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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.

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