A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Automation Engineer (Control Software & Robotics) to join our team and support the development of automation solutions for new and existing products across business units & global production sites in our Vacuum Systems Division.

In this role, you will collaborate with manufacturing and automation professionals in the development of automation solutions that enable the production of high tolerance instrumentation products, improving efficiency, cost, quality, and capacity in our global factories. This role will be a key member of the Operations Automation Team reporting to the Automation Project Manager.

If you thrive in a team environment and are passionate about innovation, we would love to hear from you !

You Will Make an Impact By:

Programming the robot motion paths, defining keep out zones, and developing the logic for its interaction with other systems, parts, and equipment
Developing the control strategy and operation sequencing for complex mechanical assembly and material handling tasks
Troubleshooting and optimizing robot performance for safety, speed, accuracy, and reliability in the specific automation application
Supporting software integration with the HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and larger tool control system architecture
Selecting and integrating appropriate task-specific end-effectors as needed into the overall system design
Collaborating with design teams during the product development process to optimize designs for assembly automation, including the development of best practice guidelines and divisional design standards
Supporting integration, startup, verification, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated solutions
Integrating, programming, and optimizing automated material handling systems, including automated guided vehicles, to deliver material and coordinate effectively with manual and robotic workcells

Skills You Bring:

BS degree in mechatronics, robotics, or mechanical engineering (Master's degree with a focus on robotics is highly preferred)
6+ years of hands-on experience programming and integrating industrial robots in a manufacturing environment / experience programming multi-axis robots for precision assembly tasks is essential
Proficiency in programming robots from leading manufacturers including online programming with teach pendants and offline programming using native language (Python or C# for custom scripts)
Strong theoretical and practical understanding of kinematics, motion planning, and control systems
Hands-on experience integrating and troubleshooting a wide variety of field devices, including sensors (photoelectric, proximity, vision), pneumatic and hydraulic components, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo motors.
Experience with robot simulation software to develop, analyze, and verify robot paths and logic before implementation and testing
Familiarity with industrial networking protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, etc.) and automated data collection systems (SCADA, MES)

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 -147,375.00 qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

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.].

Globally, 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.

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