2027 Spring Reliability Engineering Undergraduate Intern/Co-op (R20092)

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Andover, MA is seeking a Reliability Engineering Intern/Co-op to collaborate with reliability and design engineers on vacuum product reliability and testing. The 6-month program begins January 2027 and reports to the director of reliability engineering.

You'll perform reliability testing, report results, assist with test fixtures and possibly contribute to test automation and data collection. Travel is limited to about 1% and the program includes paid holidays and vacation time

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program for engineering, software and related field.
• Demonstrated initiative, resiliency, flexibility, time-management, and organization skills.
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Be able to pay attention to details. Good with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Qualified candidate must be US Person

Responsibilities

• Perform vacuum product reliability and product testing.
• Communicate test results and findings to the team and write test reports.
• Potentially involved in test fixture design and build.
• Potentially involved in software coding for test automation and data collection.
• Travel requirements: Up to 1% travel is required.

Skills

Initiative

Resiliency

Flexibility

Time management

Organization

Communication

Listening skills

Attention to detail

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

A Day In Your Life At MKS

As a Reliability Engineering Intern/Co-op at Vacuum Product Group, you will partner with reliability engineer and design engineering team to perform vacuum product reliability and product testing In this role, you will report to the director of reliability engineering.

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

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

You Will Make An Impact By

• Perform vacuum product reliability and product testing.
• Communicate to the team of test results and findings and write the test reports.
• Potentially involved in test fixture design and build.
• Potentially involved in software coding for the test automation and data collection.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 1% of Travel is required.

Skills You Bring

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degrees program for engineering, software and related field.
• Demonstrated initiative, resiliency, flexibility, time-management, and organization skills.
• Good communication and listen skills.
• Be able to pay attention to details.Good with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Qualified candidate must be US Person

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Can lift/carry up to 50 lbs of load
• Lab environment
• Working with gas, such as N2, etc.

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.