Reliability Engineer Co-op

Power Solutions Reliability Engineering Co-op

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

This co-op runs from May - August 2026.

Undergraduate Co-op Program Overview-

• 1 or 2 semester co-op within Reliability Engineering 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.

Power Solutions, a Business Unit of MKS Instruments, Inc has operations in Rochester, NY; Daejeon, South Korea and Shenzhen, China.  This group develops and manufactures products which deliver power for advanced etch and deposition in Semiconductor and Thin Film markets.  Key focus and growth areas are enabling reliable technologies for high-aspect-ratio etch and deposition in advanced memory and logic processing.  Their products enable fast and accurate profile and uniformity control for state-of-the-art 7nm/5nm processes as well as 3D NAND memory.

We are looking for an exceptional Reliability Engineering Co-op who can provide technician level support to RF product engineers in a design/reliability environment.  Incumbent will assist Reliability Engineers in support of existing products and assist in making improvements under the direction of other senior engineers.

• Working with Reliability Engineering staff in the design efforts of state-of-art power supplies and matching networks supporting semiconductor and solar manufacturing industries.
• Solve Reliability problems.  Research new technologies.  Perform failure analysis of components and PCB subassemblies.  Analyze design parameters and subsequent components stresses for overall system reliability.
• Characterize components for electrical performance and against published specifications.
• Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity is:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Engineering (Electrical, Electronic Technology, Microelectronic, Computer Engineering Technology)
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuits
• Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets
• Hands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques
• Demonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers
• Ability to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniques
• Qualified candidates should be US Persons

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds.  However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.”  “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00 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.

The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of February 2026; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected].

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