2027 Summer Reliability Engineering Co-op

MKS Instruments; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Reliability Engineering co-op to support reliability engineering and NPI teams. You will report to the Director of Reliability Engineering and contribute to state-of-the-art power solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

The 3-month program offers meaningful projects, hands-on testing, and exposure to multiple divisions. Candidates should be pursuing a bachelor’s in EE or CE, with soldering, circuit analysis, and laboratory instrument skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or relevant majors.
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuits.
• Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets.
• Hands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques.
• Demonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision.
• US Persons preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Reliability Engineering staff on design efforts of state-of-the-art power supplies for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Perform failure analysis and research new technologies; analyze design parameters and component stresses for overall reliability.
• Characterize components for electrical performance against published specifications.
• Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.
• Travel requirements: None.

Skills

electronics knowledge and circuit理解

circuit schematics reading

soldering techniques

lab instruments familiarity

communication skills

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Network Analyzers

Job description

Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Reliability Engineering Co-op at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with various Reliability and New Product Introduction teams to support engineering activities. In this role, you will report to the Director, Reliability Engineering.

Intern / Co-op Program Overview:

• 3-month intern/co-op 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

Co-op Term: This is a 3-month co-op beginning in Summer 2027

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Working with Reliability Engineering staff in the design efforts of state-of-art power supplies supporting semiconductor manufacturing industries.
• Solving Reliability problems. Researching new technologies. Performing failure analysis of components and PCB subassemblies. Analyzing design parameters and subsequent components stresses for overall system reliability.
• Characterizing components for electrical performance and against published specifications.
• Designing and constructing fixtures for reliability testing.
• Travel Requirements: None.

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or relevant majors
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuits
• Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets
• Hands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques
• Demonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers
• Ability to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniques
• Qualified candidates should be US Persons

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

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.

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 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. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail].