Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-

• 6 month co-op assignment from June 2025 to December 2025 within a functional area 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.

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Mechanical Engineer intern to work within the Valves Group in our Vacuum Solutions Division. In this position you will work with a multi-disciplinary team, participate and learn in various supporting functions from lab data collection and analysis to new product development. The goal of this internship is to provide the individual with experiences that develop a confidence that will carry on in their career.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Participate in Lab test set-up and perform experiments
• Work with 3D CAD, learning basics of CAM/CNC to support prototyping
• Willingness to work in environments where safety is critical due to nature of products and applications

Required Skills:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Mechanical Engineering
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing
• Honesty, Enthusiasm and Adaptability 
• Driven to succeed
• Demonstrated examples of mechanical aptitude in coursework or other activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Qualified candidates should be US Persons

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 to $29.00 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 March 2025; 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.

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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 Instruments, 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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