2026 Fall Part-Time Technical Product Specialist Undergraduate Intern (R22605)

MKS Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 vacation days

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Technical Product Specialist Intern in Irvine, CA for Fall 2026–Spring 2027. You will support marketing and product teams, assist with demonstrations and competitive research, and work in the motion lab testing motion control products.

The role requires hands-on lab experience, engineering coursework, and strong communication skills. This internship offers a hybrid schedule with 20 hours/week and on-site collaboration in Irvine and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in engineering or related field.
• Rising junior or senior undergraduate student.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Hands-on lab experience with equipment and control systems preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Support product marketing with web maintenance and collateral.
• Assist with competitive research, demos and evaluations.
• Collaborate in the motion lab to test motion control products.

Skills

Lab experience

Microsoft Office

Programming experience

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Mechanical Eng, Electrical Eng, Aerospace, Biomedical or related

Rising junior or senior undergrad

Tools

Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A Day In Your Life At MKS

If you’re looking for a challenging experience in technical/marketing environment, our

"A Day In Your Life At MKS

If you’re looking for a challenging experience in technical/marketing environment, our Technical Product Specialist Intern position will expose you to the latest precision motion technology, that address difficult problems that make the world a better place. You will help us introduce new products and communicate this to our customer base.

As a Technical Product Specialist Intern at MKS Inc./Newport Corporation, you will partner with Product Marketing to assist with web maintenance, marketing collateral, competitive research, demo/evaluations, and work in the motion lab, testing motion control products, etc. In this role, you will report to the Director of Product Management and Applications in France and the Senior Product Marketing Specialist locally in Irvine, CA.

This is a Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 (or longer) undergraduate internship

Undergraduate Internship Program Overview-

• Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 (or longer) undergraduate internship, 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, such as testing motion control products in the motion lab, marketing collateral, competitive research and demo/evaluations, etc.
• Networking opportunities with peers and executives
• Exposure to different divisions of the business
• Understanding of MKS Instruments' commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Skills You Will Bring

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Biomedical, or relevant majors
• Qualified candidates must be U.S. persons
• Rising Junior or Senior undergrad student
• 20 hours per week, combination of remote and on-site work
• Ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience working in a lab, with equipment and control systems.
• Proficient with office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with Programming is desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work or general instructions on new assignments
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 to $29.00 per hour. This range is a good‑faith estimate of the expected hourly pay 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.

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