2027 Spring Plasma Science Intern (R20421)

MKS Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick leave

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Wilmington, MA invites students to join a 6-month co-op in Plasma Science. You will work with the Advanced Technology Group to design, test, and package electro-mechanical components and prototype plasma sources in a collaborative environment.

Successful candidates will contribute to experiments, data collection, and reporting while partnering with engineering teams and gaining exposure to multiple divisions of the company.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor's degree program specializing in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
• Hands-on skills in a scientific laboratory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts.
• Qualified candidate must be US Person.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a technical / scientific team responsible for the mechanical design, modeling, testing, and packaging of next-generation complex electro-mechanical components and integrated sub-systems.
• Assembling and performing laboratory experiments to characterize the performance and behavior of prototype plasma sources.
• Collecting, graphing, and analyzing the data.
• Communicating those results to the development team and discussing the next steps.
• Generating detailed final reports for future reference.

Education

Undergraduate bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

A Day In Your Life At MKS

As a Plasma Science intern at Plasma and Reactive Gas Solutions, you will partner with the Advanced Technology Group to contribute to the development of next-generation technology to address our customers' most difficult challenges. In this role, you will report to the ATG Engineering Manager.

Intern / Co-op Program Overview

• 6-month co-op assignment within a functional area of MKS Inc. 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 Inc.'s commitment to culture and belonging

Intern/Co-op Term: This is a 6-month internship/co-op beginning in January 2027.

You Will Make an Impact By

• Working as part of a technical / scientific team responsible for the mechanical design, modeling, testing, and packaging of next-generation complex electro-mechanical components and integrated sub-systems.
• Assembling and performing laboratory experiments to characterize the performance and behavior of prototype plasma sources.
• Collecting, graphing, and analyzing the data.
• Communicating those results to the development team and discussing the next steps.
• Generating detailed final reports for future reference.

Skills You Bring

• Enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor's degree program specializing in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering
• Hands-on skills in a scientific laboratory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts
• Qualified candidate must be US Person

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
• Operates in both a professional office environment and an engineering laboratory 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: $20.00 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.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.