Principal Software Engineer

The Equipment and Solutions division of MKS Instruments (formerly ESI) is one of Oregon’s oldest tech companies. This position in t he High Density Interconnect Product Engineering team designs and develops machines that enable disruptive laser-based processing and high-volume manufacturing of rigid circuit boards in the consumer electronics industry.

The team is comprised of engineers who have a detailed understanding of lasers, optics, motion control, electronics hardware and systems with embedded software.

We operate in a fast-paced, highly technical product development environment.

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer within ESI’s Platform Architecture group. You will enable prototype development of ESI’s next-generation tools by adding new functionality to existing code and algorithms to develop and integrate new subsystems.

This role requires a skillset that combines practical, iterative, hands-on development of software for real-time industrial machine control, and a working knowledge of mechanical system dynamics and feedback control.

This is a Hybrid position with 3 days in our Beaverton, OR location, and 2 days Remote, on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities include :

Design and implement control software for electro-mechanical motion systems, laser / optic sensors, and thermal control

Collaborate across engineering disciplines (EE, ME, SW, Optics, Applications) to brainstorm and develop concepts for ESI’s next-gen system-level solutions

Interface with development teams to architect and integrate prototype designs into new products

What You Will Bring :

BS / MS in an engineering discipline (SW, ME, EE) or Physics

8 years of experience in software design and test, for mechanical system control applications

Software architecture and development skills in C# / C++ for real-time system control hardware

Hands-on integration test and debug of machine control software + firmware

Intuitive understanding of mechanical and thermal dynamic systems

Creative, exploratory, data-driven approach to cross-disciplinary problem solving

Preferred Experience :

Familiar with data collection, analysis, and presentation in Matlab, Python, Excel, etc.

Familiar with lab testing : sensors, oscilloscopes, data loggers

Analog and digital dynamic system modeling and control system design

Statistical analysis, calibration algorithms, error budgeting

Vibration theory, test, and analysis

Communication skills in verbal interactions, documentation, oral presentations

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.

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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.

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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.

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