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: $ 155000.00 - 20500.00 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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