2027 Spring Electrical Engineering Intern (R20663)

Program Overview

6-month intern/co-op (01/05/2027 to 06/30/2027) within a Valves Group of MKS Instruments that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.

• Meaningful work and project assignments
• Networking opportunities with peers and executives
• Exposure to different divisions of the business
• Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Summary & Objectives

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Electrical Engineer Co-op to join the team. In this position, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers to develop vacuum valve products and find innovative ways to solve customer problems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware used to control vacuum valves.
• Assist with design, debugging and board bring-up of analog and digital real-time embedded electronics for microprocessor-based control and communication hardware platform using combination of simulation, analysis, prototyping and testing.
• Participate in project activities, including DFMEA, design reviews, and creation of technical specifications.
• Perform FAs for customers, make a corrective action plan to mitigate design issues and/or work with vendors to resolve component quality issues.
• Evaluate the design to meet requirements factoring in performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written form.

Required Skills

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or relevant majors
• Solid fundamental knowledge and skills in electrical engineering.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficient with multi-meter, oscilloscope, and other equipment for embedded systems development.
• Good communication skills and a “hands on” approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision with strong sense of ownership and desire for excellence.

Competencies

• Customer focused
• Result oriented
• Self-motivated
• Teamwork

Supervisory Scope

Reporting Relationships: Report to Engineering Manager

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Physical Demand: Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting.
• Working Condition: Indoor lab and office.