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Electronic Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers must file a certified LCA with DOL before petitioning, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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As an Electronic Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Sustaining Engineering Team to perform product engineering functions on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication. Use skills and experience to implement design changes that ensure products of the highest quality. Create, analyze and validate new assemblies or theoretical concepts for obsolescence replacement or derivative designs. Work within cross-functional teams that include design, application, manufacturing and test engineers. Interact with customers both internal and external.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, up to 100kW.
- Perform analysis to determine root cause of failure on production yield fall-out and customer returns. Provide corrective action, recommendations, and document analysis results.
- Plan and conduct RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level.
- Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve on-site engineering problems.
- Work on second source component qualification. Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
- Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)
Skills You Bring:
- A B.S. in Electronic Engineering or another technically related field
- 3+ years of related experience
- A strong curiosity and interest to understand the root cause of failures in RF/DC technology
- An ability to use lab equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- An ability to work independently under minimum supervision
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Office and laboratory environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $81,675.00 - 136,125.00 USD 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
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.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
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.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Electronic Engineer at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Sustaining Engineering Team to perform product engineering functions on high power RF and DC generators used in semiconductor fabrication. Use skills and experience to implement design changes that ensure products of the highest quality. Create, analyze and validate new assemblies or theoretical concepts for obsolescence replacement or derivative designs. Work within cross-functional teams that include design, application, manufacturing and test engineers. Interact with customers both internal and external.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Sustain and improve high power RF generators rated 400KHz to 60MHz, up to 100kW.
- Perform analysis to determine root cause of failure on production yield fall-out and customer returns. Provide corrective action, recommendations, and document analysis results.
- Plan and conduct RF/DC testing, circuit analysis, trouble shooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level.
- Provide technical support to application engineers and help to solve on-site engineering problems.
- Work on second source component qualification. Interface with suppliers, customers, manufacturing and materials organizations.
- Support design documentation & configuration control of released products. (Special Product Requests, Engineering Change Orders)
Skills You Bring:
- A B.S. in Electronic Engineering or another technically related field
- 3+ years of related experience
- A strong curiosity and interest to understand the root cause of failures in RF/DC technology
- An ability to use lab equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- An ability to work independently under minimum supervision
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
US requirement due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, each country is different due to employment laws so HR Partner discretion is advised. See HR Partner with any questions.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Office and laboratory environment.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $81,675.00 - 136,125.00 USD 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. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
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.].
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.
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.
MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com.
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Electronic Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to electronic engineering work. A degree in a tangentially related field can trigger an RFE, so confirm the alignment before applying to roles where the job description cites a specific engineering discipline.
Search LCA filings to find proven sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull certified LCA filings by SOC code 17-2072 (Electronics Engineers). Employers with recent filings have already committed to the prevailing wage process, which signals genuine H-1B sponsorship capacity for your role type.
Target defense contractors aware of work authorization limits
Many defense electronics roles require security clearances that H-1B holders can't obtain without permanent residency. Focus your search on commercial electronics, semiconductor, and consumer hardware employers where clearance isn't a baseline requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by verified H-1B filing history
Pull up Electronic Engineer roles on Migrate Mate and filter by employers with confirmed LCA filing history in your target SOC code. You'll skip companies that list sponsorship as possible but have no documented track record of actually filing.
Negotiate your start date around the October 1 cap gap
H-1B petitions filed under the annual cap take effect October 1 at the earliest. If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your EAD end date and cap-gap eligibility with your employer's HR team so your authorization doesn't lapse between offer acceptance and petition approval.
Clarify whether your role qualifies for cap-exempt filing
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. Electronic engineers employed at these institutions can be sponsored outside the lottery window, with petitions filed year-round without competing for the 85,000 slots.
H-1B Visa Electronic Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electronic Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Electronic engineering meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because it normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates both the role's duties and the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, both of which standard electronic engineering positions satisfy.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most frequently for Electronic Engineers?
Semiconductor manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, aerospace and defense contractors (for non-clearance roles), telecommunications firms, and medical device companies file the most LCAs for electronics engineering positions. You can verify which employers have active filing history for SOC code 17-2072 by searching the OFLC Wage Search database or browsing verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can an Electronic Engineer on OPT STEM extension transfer to H-1B status?
Yes. If you're on a 24-month STEM OPT extension and your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap provisions extend your work authorization through September 30 of the fiscal year your petition was filed for. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to support the STEM OPT extension, which also signals H-1B sponsorship readiness.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect H-1B Electronic Engineer roles?
Your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered wages meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before USCIS will process the petition. Prevailing wage is set at one of four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Roles in higher cost-of-living metros like San Jose or Seattle carry significantly higher wage floors than national averages, which you can look up using the OFLC Wage Search.
Does holding a three-year engineering degree outside the U.S. affect H-1B eligibility?
It can complicate the petition. USCIS typically requires a four-year U.S. bachelor's equivalent. A three-year foreign degree may qualify if combined with one year of additional education or three years of progressive work experience per year of missing education, under the three-for-one equivalency rule. Your employer's immigration attorney will usually commission a credential evaluation report from an accredited evaluator to document equivalency before filing.