2027 Spring Engineering/Development Intern/Co-op (R20241)

About the role

Day In Your Life At MKS As an Engineering/Development Co-op/Intern at MKS Inc.’s Optical Sensing Products (OSP) division, key role in supporting the development of new technologies and products. The intern will report to a supervisor within the Engineering group and will complete tasks as outlined below during their tenure. Intern/Co-op Term: This is a 4‑month internship/co‑op position. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the assignment. Undergraduate Intern / Co‑op Program Overview: Intern/co‑op within a functional area of MKS that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends, including meaningful work and project assignments, networking opportunities with peers and executives, exposure to different divisions of the business, and an understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to inclusion and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation and analysis of experiments to evaluate and understand the characteristics of precision temperature and position sensing technology and products.
• Participate in the design, simulation, construction and validation of new test equipment.
• Learn about and participate in the setup and calibration of optical and thermal characterization equipment.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Use statistical analysis software to analyze data and draw data‑based conclusions.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics or relevant majors.
• Excellent technical, analytical, problem‑solving skills, with systematic analytical interpretation of data and strong attention to detail.
• Good comfort level with hardware, lab equipment and hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Programming experience, for example using Python, LabView or MATLAB.
• Excellent time management skills and commitment to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Benefits

• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Additional Flex Day Off with Spending Allowance
• Transit Zone 1 Reimbursement
• Active Social Committee Programs

Pay

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour.