Senior Engineering Manager - Firmware

Job Posting Job Description – Sr Engineering Manager. 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.

• 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 firmware/software 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.

• Oversee the full firmware development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, release) ensuring high‑quality, reliable, and maintainable code.
• Guide architecture decisions for embedded systems and low‑level software, driving best practices in coding standards, version control, and CI/CD processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical guidance and troubleshooting for complex issues, ensuring efficient use of RTOS, model‑based design, or bare‑metal systems.
• Review system architecture involving microcontrollers, processors, and hardware interfaces, collaborating closely with hardware, systems, and software teams.
• 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).

• 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.

• 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).

• Salary Pay Range: $  -  per year.
• Bonus:
  This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.
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