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Senior Electronics Engineers rank among the most consistent H-1B visa sponsors in U.S. manufacturing, defense, and semiconductor sectors. Roles designing embedded systems, PCB layouts, or RF circuits typically meet the specialty occupation standard under USCIS guidelines, and employer LCA filings show sustained demand across both large OEMs and contract design firms.
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In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.
You Will Make an Impact by:
Working on Projects such as:
- High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
- Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks
- Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
- Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
- Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics
- Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design
Skills You Bring:
- BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
- Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
- Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
- Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
- Basic understanding of control system theory
- Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 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. 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
In this research and development position you will focus on high performance plasma power generation equipment used in state-of-the-art semiconductor processing tools. You will report into the Head of R&D.
You Will Make an Impact by:
Working on Projects such as:
- High speed electronic impedance matching circuit/system design and simulation (including firmware development, electronics design, and testing)
- Design and analysis of high performance control systems for power generators and matching networks
- Hands-on validation of product performance in real-world situations (e.g. in a plasma processing environment)
- Resonant tank circuits, RF inverters, and DC/DC converters
- Designing and debugging of analog and power electronics
- Experience with high voltage Switchmode Power Supply design
Skills You Bring:
- BSEE or equivalent and >5yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- MSEE or equivalent and >3yr experience in a power electronics-related field
- Broad professional objectives: knowledge in electronics with interests and curiosity in the adjacent fields of software, power electronics, controls, physics
- Experience and interest with system and circuit simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, Simulink, SPICE, PCB Layout Software, etc.)
- Strong theoretical background in electronics and physics
- Interest and experience in testing power electronics (e.g. oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, function generators)
- Basic understanding of control system theory
- Good writing skills (proposals, specifications, test reports, engineering analyses, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment with purchasing, manufacturing engineering, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - $147,375.00 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. 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 a Senior Electronics Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your degree directly relates to the position. A bachelor's in electrical engineering or electronics engineering maps cleanly, but adjacent degrees in physics or computer engineering may need a credential evaluation to establish equivalency before your employer files.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Electronics Engineer roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This removes the guesswork of asking recruiters about sponsorship willingness before you've even applied.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 17-2072 before your offer negotiation so you know the floor and can spot underpay that would trigger DOL scrutiny.
Distinguish defense employers early in the process
Many senior electronics roles at defense contractors require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders are generally ineligible to obtain. Identify whether a role has a clearance requirement before investing time in the application process.
Confirm cap-exempt status for university lab roles
Electronics engineer positions at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government research labs are cap-exempt, meaning your employer can file Form I-129 outside the annual H-1B lottery window. This path is available year-round and avoids the registration lottery entirely.
Request premium processing for offer-deadline conflicts
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months. If your employer's offer has a start-date constraint, ask them to file with premium processing through USCIS, which commits to a 15-business-day decision and reduces the risk of losing the role to a competing candidate.
H-1B Visa Senior Electronics Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Electronics Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in the vast majority of cases. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Electronics engineering roles involving circuit design, embedded systems, signal processing, or hardware development consistently meet this standard. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms that a bachelor's degree is the standard entry requirement, which supports the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
The most reliable method is filtering by verified LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior Electronics Engineer roles specifically from employers with documented H-1B filings, so you're not relying on recruiter claims. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available, but Migrate Mate organizes it by occupation and employer so you don't need to parse raw files.
Can I work on defense or government electronics projects on an H-1B visa?
You can work on many defense-adjacent projects, but roles requiring a U.S. security clearance present a hard barrier. Most clearances require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and H-1B holders are generally not eligible. Some unclassified defense contractor work or export-controlled projects may also impose restrictions. Clarify clearance and export control requirements before accepting any offer in this sector.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or changes its name?
If the acquiring company is a successor-in-interest and your job duties, location, and salary remain materially the same, your H-1B status can continue without a new petition under USCIS successor-in-interest rules. Your employer should file an amended I-129 if there are material changes to your role. During the 60-day grace period following any involuntary termination, you can also begin a transfer to a new sponsoring employer.
Does my H-1B petition need to be refiled if I move to a new work location?
It depends on the distance. Moving to a new Metropolitan Statistical Area typically requires your employer to file a new LCA with DOL and possibly an amended I-129 with USCIS before you begin working at the new site. Short-distance moves within the same area may not require an amendment, but your employer should confirm whether the new location falls within the original LCA's coverage area before you relocate.