Electronics Engineer

A Day at MKS :

We are looking for an Experienced Electronics Engineer who will report to the Engineering Manager of MKS Crewe (UK), Mass Spectrometry Solutions.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a range of high-performance electro-mechanical hardware.  As such, the position will primarily require the candidate to perform digital electronic board-level design as well as contribute to system-level design and test activities, with an opportunity to develop analogue electronic skills.  This is a key position which will enable the business unit to develop innovative, powerful and flexible products to market, which in turn support the corporation’s mission of profitable and sustainable growth.

You will make an impact by :

• Take part in feasibility studies, scoping of projects and cost estimation.
• Contribute to project proposals and product architecture definitions.
• Specify, design, implement and validate hardware solutions.
• Collect and analyse data and implement proposed improvements. 
• Support identifying and solving complex manufacturing and after-sales issues.

Your skills :

• At least a bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering discipline or equivalent with experience in that field, Master degree is preferrable.
• Experience in Digital electronics skills is essential, including experience in any of the following :
  • Microcontroller-based circuit design. (Selection of parts, schematic capture, I2C, SPI, UART, etc..)
  • Firmware design and implementation. (C/C++, RTOS, Git)
  • Experience in design with ADC’s and DAC’s for data acquisition systems.
  • Proven experience of working on design/development projects.
• Ability to multi-task, work alone and work under pressure, along with strong communication skills (verbal, written).
• Experience in the engineering change process and adhering to ISO 9001 quality practices.

Desirables :

• Experience of Analog Circuit design.
• Familiarity with system design and complying with compliance standards e.g. CE, NRTL etc.
• Familiarity with electronic test & measurement equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with scripting languages or equivalent testing automation techniques.
• Hands-on electronic skills, including soldering/de-soldering component-level fault finding on densely populated SMT boards.
• Some international travel may be required.
• Vacuum technology – gauges, pumps, accessories, materials.
• Instrumentation – system test and development.

Are you looking to grow your career as part of a global leader in process technology who challenges the status quo? MKS Instruments is growing globally and requires your support!

We are looking for your application!

Applicants must have the existing and unrestricted indefinite right to live and work in the UK.

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