Senior Engineering Manager - Firmware

Job Posting Job Description – Sr Engineering Manager

A Day in Your Life at MKS

We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Engineering Manager to lead the Software Engineering Team within Plasma Solutions. This group is responsible for the design, implementation, and characterization of complex semiconductor systems, and will be the primary focus of this leadership role.

In addition to overseeing software development, the Sr. Engineering Manager will also guide a team of experienced mechanical engineers who play a critical role in R&D, New Product Introduction, and Sustaining Engineering. This multidisciplinary team drives resolution of complex issues on released products, continuous product improvements, and compliance for both new and legacy systems.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Lead a technical team to drive and deliver to product specifications, systematic design, circuit analysis, design for cost & manufacturability, PCB design, documentation, and test plan development.

Foster a culture of collaboration, with a focus on cross-functional data driven problem-solving techniques

Works closely with other engineering disciplines on the design of new and/or legacy products

Works closely with Product Marketing and other cross functional groups to successfully meet customer expectations

Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans and performance requirements

Perform project activities, including PFMEA/DFMEA, design reviews, and creation of technical specifications

Communicates technical information effectively in both oral and written forms through design reviews, failure analysis, product specifications, test plans and technical reports

Acts as the primary FW/SW technical interface when designing and integrating new products with the New Product Introduction team.

Regularly interacts with other Senior leaders and requires the ability to think systematically

Skills that You Bring:

Firmware Development & Delivery

Oversee the full firmware development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release)

Ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code

Guide architecture decisions for embedded systems and low-level software

Drive best practices in coding standards, version control, and CI/CD processes

Technical Oversight

Provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting for complex issues

Ensure efficient use of RTOS, model base design, or bare-metal systems

Review system architecture involving microcontrollers, processors, and hardware interfaces

Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and software teams

Quality & Compliance

Ensure code quality through reviews, testing frameworks, and automation

Implement firmware validation, verification, and release processes

Support compliance with relevant standards (e.g., safety, security, regulatory if applicable)

Required Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering required or related experience >10+ years, or MS/PhD and 5+ years related experience

8+ years of firmware/embedded software development experience

2+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experience

Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

Experience with microcontrollers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)

Familiarity with RTOS or similar environments

Demonstrate superior problem-solving techniques and can lead a technical team in all aspects of engineering including product specification, systematic design, circuit analysis, design for cost & manufacturability, PCB design, documentation, and test plan development.

Understand a product development process and knowledge of CE, SEMI S2, F47, RoHS and regulatory requirements

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong people management skills

Strong background in system architecture and scalability

Experience with security, bootloaders, or OTA updates

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies

Experience in product development for industrial and SME devices

Knowledge of debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Pay Range: $ 155,000.00 - 205,00.00 per 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 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.

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