2027 Spring Mechanical Engineer Undergraduate Co-op

MKS; City of Rochester (NY); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 43 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid holidays

Sick time

Paid vacation days

Résumé du poste

MKS Instruments in Rochester, NY seeks a Bachelor’s student for a 6-month intern/co-op in Mechanical Engineering Technology. You will work with Senior Mechanical Designers, contributing from sketches to released production, and report to the ME Department Manager, James Rathbun.

Ideal candidates bring SolidWorks experience, drawing interpretation skills, and strong analytical abilities, with comfort in both office and shop-floor settings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant majors.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Solidworks and basic drafting standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in both office and shop-floor environments.

Responsabilités

• Work with Senior Mechanical Designers from concept to production.
• Participate in all project development tasks.
• Report to the ME Dept Manager James Rathbun.

Connaissances

Mechanical principles

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Office & shop floor

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant majors

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

You will work alongside Senior Mechanical Designers who will train you how we develop projects from the early sketch designs to released products in production. You will be involved in all of the tasks that will arise during the project development process. In this role, you will report to the James Rathbun, ME Dept Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview:

  • 6 Month intern/co-op 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.

What you Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant majors

• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Experience with Solidworks and basic drafting standards

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Comfortable working in both office and shop-floor environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, or design for manufacturability

• Familiarity with drilling, machining, sawing, welding, or other fabrication methods

• Familiarity with FEA & CFD analytical simulations for testing components and full units to collect data and advise if change is needed

• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, electro-mechanical systems, or Product Life Management software

• Previous co-ops or hands-on project experience

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Must be able to exchange accurate information

• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Operates in a professional office environment

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $31.00 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 November 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.