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About the Role

MKS is committed to being the highest quality and reliability provider of advanced RF and DC power generators enabling capabilities for advanced plasma processing used at Scientific & Industrial customers. As part of the mission, the Principal Reliability Engineer will be responsible for supporting Power Solutions reliability and test programs including product development, design for reliability, design for manufacturability, as well as advanced reliability testing. This position will include the improvement and/or development of new design processes which enhance reliability and will also interface internally with the design engineering/manufacturing groups and externally with the customer on key reliability programs and issues.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reliability plans including design, validation, qualification and assessment methods to support successful new Power Solutions product introductions
Provide technical support throughout the product life cycle on-going sustaining activities
Interface with design engineering and marketing organizations to establish internal reliability testing conditions representative of customer applications
Perform various DfR techniques: lead the product qualification-testing, including functional testing, reliability and durability testing (HALT, HASS, ALT, etc.), in addition to ownership of reliability test equipment (reliability labs), reliability predictions (modeled and field - MTBF), reliability allocation, Design FME(C)A, Weibull Analysis, warranty collation and reporting to achieve company and customer reliability objectives
Support and drive Power Solutions reliability improvement activities including best practice adoption, custom hardware development, and tool automation
Perform root cause analysis for failures that occurred in reliability testing and/or in the field
Participate in cross functional team efforts during product design reviews focused on reliability concerns, critical components, and potential wear out failure modes
Generate reliability analysis reports for internal and external customers according to industry standards and best practices
Collaborate with peer engineering experts in other MKS business units
Identify improved instrumentation (e.g., data collection) supporting the reliability assessment of subassemblies and components, quantifying characteristics critical to overall system reliability

Requirements

B.S. (M.S. is a plus), Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Material sciences or related field
ASQ CRE preferred
8+ years reliability engineering experience in electronic systems and/or component failure analysis
Experienced in thermal measurement and device characterization techniques
Can interpret results from failure analysis tools including: X-ray, Acoustic Microscopy, Material Cross Sectional analysis, SEM/EDX, Emission Microscopy, etc.
Understands PCBA and electronic component failure mechanisms and physics of failure
Experienced in Design for Reliability techniques, approaches and methods
Experienced in applying reliability modeling techniques and tools to identify potential wear out modes (e.g., Telcordia Prediction, Weibull)
Experienced in HALT testing approaches, HASS profile design and ALT test methods
Experienced in data collection techniques and statistical analysis; experience in applied machine learning is a plus
Excellent communication skills. Can communicate work plans, schedules, resource needs as well present analysis and results, and drive key decisions to cross functional audiences
Potential travel time (5%)
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
Occasionally moves/positions objects up to 50 lbs.
Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
Operates in a professional office, laboratory and manufacturing environment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
Noise level in the work environment is usually average
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.
We will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
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.
We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.
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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Semiconductor Material sciences
ASQ CRE
Reliability engineering
Electronic systems
Component failure analysis
Thermal measurement
Device characterization
Failure analysis tools (X-ray, Acoustic Microscopy, Material Cross Sectional analysis, SEM/EDX, Emission Microscopy)
PCBA failure mechanisms
Electronic component failure mechanisms
Physics of failure
Design for Reliability
Reliability modeling techniques
Telcordia Prediction
Weibull Analysis
HALT testing
HASS profile design
ALT test methods
Data collection techniques
Statistical analysis
Applied machine learning
Communication skills

Location

United States

Work Type

Onsite
Laboratory
Manufacturing environment

Experience Level

8+ years reliability engineering experience

Education Level

B.S. Electrical Engineering
B.S. Semiconductor Material sciences
B.S. related field
M.S. is a plus

Salary/Compensations

$109,750 - $182,900.00 per year

Benefits

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
Participation in stock programs
Signing bonus

About the Company

MKS is committed to being the highest quality and reliability provider of advanced RF and DC power generators enabling capabilities for advanced plasma processing used at Scientific & Industrial customers.
At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it.
While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.
Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.
Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.
MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world.
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Equal Opportunity

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EEO statements for additional details.
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.