Principal Software Test Engineer at MKS Instruments

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Principal Software Test Engineer at Power Solutions you will partner with engineering IT and operations to develop highly-automated test systems for PCB this role you will report to the Operations Software Team Lead.You Will Make an Impact By: Leading software development for new/existing applications utilities and backend systems Taking a systems-based approach to designing new test systems Coordinating with test and design engineers on the requirements for test systems Analyzing schematics to ensure test systems appropriately stress important parts of each PCB assemblys circuits Training test engineers operations personnel and outside suppliers in the proper use of the test system Travel Requirements: At most up to 5% of travel is required. Average amount of travel time has been less than one week per year.Skills You Bring: BS in Engineering field (Electrical Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering) 8 years of job-related work experience Ability to program clean object-oriented code in either LabView -based language Ability to analyze an electrical schematic and understand the nature of designed circuits Ability to work with an international team both inside and outside of the companyPreferred Skills: MS or PhD in Engineering Extensive LabView experience Experience working with AC high-voltage and RF circuitry Experience designing high-level automation including robotics and machine vision systemsPhysical Demands and Working Conditions: Time is equally split working in an office- and lab-based environment Ability to lift at least 25 pounds on a daily basisCompensation and Benefits:Salary Pay Range:$100414.00 - $186482.00per 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 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..We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However we 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.#LI-RS1Globally 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:.If applying for a specific job please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX) the title and location of the roleRequired Experience:Staff IC Key Skills Continuous Integration,Docker,Jenkins,Python,System Design,Agile,C/C++,Go,Systems Engineering,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 100414 - 186482