2027 Spring Quality Engineering Intern (R20505)

About the role

As an entry level Quality Engineer intern at Power Solutions, you will partner with Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality to disposition rejected or purged material. In this role, you will report to the Senior Principal Quality Engineer. No travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Continuing the flow of parts stopped by non-conforming issues
• Reviewing data for communication to top management
• Communication of issues to Supplier Quality and Purchasing to improve part quality

Requirements

This is an entry level position with no previous required experience.

• Awareness of supplier quality and purchasing interactions
• Experience exporting and analyzing data (NCM, purge, product returns)
• Electrical component and PCB knowledge
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and part flow
• Understanding of inspection methods, sequences, and procedures

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and written procedures
• Knowledge of material disposition processes (scrap, rework, use-as-is, return)
• Familiarity with purge processing workflows
• Ability to complete transactions in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or similar)
• Understanding of material tracking and quality records
• Ability to summarize and present findings clearly

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, or use a computer for extended periods of time
• Must be able to occasionally lift and move materials up to 20 lbs (e.g., handling incoming material to inspection or material cage)
• Requires continuous use of a computer and standard office productivity equipment
• Must have the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with team members and stakeholders
• Requires sufficient manual dexterity to perform tasks such as typing, handling parts, and using inspection or office equipment
• Ability to visually focus on detailed data, documents, and material inspection tasks

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a mixed environment, including:

• Professional office
• Inspection lab
• Manufacturing floor

Exposure to a moderate (average) noise level typical of office and light manufacturing settings. Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams (Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Purchasing).

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $33.00 per hour. 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.

Benefits

MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.