2027 Summer Undergraduate Project Management Intern/Co-op (R20393)

" A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Project Management Intern at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering, Project Management, and cross-functional internal teams to support the planning and execution of Product Development Process (PDP) projects. In this role, you will report to the Director, Engineering Project Management. You Will Make An Impact By Supporting PDP projects by assisting in tracking scope, schedule, cost, and deliverablesCollaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather project updates and maintain alignmentAssisting in development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and status reportsHelping identify risks, issues, and dependencies while supporting mitigation planningParticipating in project meetings, documenting notes, and following up on action itemsSupporting continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes, tools, and reportingTravel Requirements: Up to 10% of travel is required Skills You Bring Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Business, or related field0–2 years of relevant academic or internship experienceBasic understanding of project management principles or product development lifecycleFamiliarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsEffective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Preferred Skills Exposure to hardware product development, manufacturing, or R&D environmentsFamiliarity with Agile or stage-gate PDP methodologiesExperience with data analysis, Excel, or dashboard reporting tools Physical Demands And Working Conditions Physical Demand 1: Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computerPhysical Demand 2: Ability to participate in meetings and collaborative work sessionsWorking Condition 1: Hybrid work environment (onsite and remote)Working Condition 2: Occasional travel to support project or business needs "