2027 Spring Electrical Engineering Co-op (R20789)

About the role

Six‑month undergraduate intern/co‑op (January 5 2027 – June 30 2027) within the Valves Group of MKS Instruments. The program provides a comprehensive experience with meaningful project assignments, networking with peers and executives, exposure to multiple business divisions, and insight into MKS’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The application window is estimated to run through the end of November 2026, subject to business needs and candidate availability.

Responsibilities

• Interface with embedded devices and laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes)
• Exercise the existing testing framework to integrate new test automation components and GUIs
• Create circuits, devices, and sensor networks to monitor and control products under test
• Handle low‑power electrical and electronic wiring (110 V AC, Ethernet, RJ45, SMB, BNC)
• Work with high‑voltage products (280/480 VAC)
• Design printed circuit boards, simulate, and develop associated firmware
• Create automated test scripts for embedded firmware
• Participate in the product development process: stand‑up meetings, planning, grooming, reviews, demonstrations, retrospectives
• Follow the software development process
• Attend 1‑on‑1 meetings with managers/mentors, staff meetings, and ad‑hoc discussions

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or combined bachelor’s/master’s program in Electrical/Computer Engineering with concentrations in embedded systems, electronic design, power electronics, or related majors
• Working experience with terminals (shell, telnet, ssh) on Windows and Linux (Ubuntu)
• Familiarity with Python 3, its development ecosystem, and common design patterns
• Basic knowledge of networking: TCP/UDP, IP routing, network interface cards and drivers
• Basic knowledge of source‑code version control, code review processes, continuous integration services, and industry‑standard coding styles

Working conditions

On‑site only. Operates in a professional office environment with constant use of a computer and other electrical and mechanical laboratory machinery.

Pay

Hourly range: $23.00 – $31.00 per hour (good‑faith estimate; actual offer based on qualifications, experience, training, and business needs).

Benefits

Interns/co‑ops working at least 20 hours per week receive a benefits package including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.