MKS Instruments is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for our customers. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.
Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-
6 month co-op assignment 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.
Through our partnership with UMass Lowell, we are looking for an exceptional Electrical Engineering student with a strong interest in multidisciplinary systems, analog, and digital electronics, to work in a Development Engineering department supporting the design and testing of new products. MKS Instruments is the world’s leader in vacuum and pressure measurement instrumentation, supplying precision technologies to applications in semiconductor manufacturing and analytical instrumentation.
Position Details:
Construct, debug, and test precision vacuum measurement instrumentation.
Work alongside Principal Engineers to understand issues and enhance performance of precision systems.
Design, debug, and implement new automated and manual vacuum test systems.
Work with low-noise analog electronics, embedded controllers, precision sensors, and vacuum control systems (sensors, pumps, valves, automated controls).
Position Requirements:
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program at UMass Lowell
Major in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
A strong interest in multidisciplinary systems, analog electronics, and embedded controls
Limitless curiosity
Some hands-on experience preferred, but not required
This position is limited to US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 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.
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 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.
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