Embedded Software Engineer Co-op

Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-

• 6 month co-op from June 2025 to December 2025 within a Valves Group 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.

Summary & Objectives:

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Embedded Software Engineer Co-op to join the team. In this position, you will work alongside a team of experienced engineers to develop vacuum valve products and find innovative ways to solve customer problems.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop embedded software with mentorship from senior Software Engineers in support of existing and new MKS pressure control valves used in semiconductor manufacturing & other vacuum applications.
• Work with the Hardware and Controls Engineering staff to develop innovative solutions to customer problems.
• Troubleshoot issues at the hardware and system level.
• Perform tests and develop test automation scripts to validate firmware and system-level control valve functionality and features. Collect and analyze the data and document the procedures and results. 
• Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written form.

 Required Skills:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science or relevant majors
• Experience in embedded software development with a working knowledge of C/C++ and Python.
• Familiar with PC-based development environment, as well as with in-circuit emulators, oscilloscopes, and other equipment for embedded systems development.
• Understanding of micro controllers and/or DSPs with multiple peripherals and communication interfaces
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Good communication skills and a “hands on” approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision with strong sense of ownership and desire for excellence.

Competencies:

• Customer focused
• Result oriented
• Self-motivated
• Teamwork

Supervisory Scope:

Reporting Relationships: Report to Engineering Manager

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Physical Demand: Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting. 

Working Condition: Indoor lab and office.

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

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