2027 Summer Reliability Engineering Co-op

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Job summary

MKS Power Solutions in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Reliability Engineering Co-op for a 3-month Summer 2027 term. You will collaborate with Reliability and New Product Introduction teams and report to the Director of Reliability Engineering during an internship focused on advancing power supply reliability for semiconductor manufacturing.

You will perform failure analysis, characterize components, and design reliability fixtures while gaining practical experience with schematics, soldering, and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Must understand electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuits.
• Hands-on experience with circuit boards and soldering techiques; reading schematics and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Support design efforts for state-of-the-art power supplies used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Perform failure analysis of components and PCB subassemblies.
• Characterize components for electrical performance against specifications.
• Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

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 assignmentsNetworking opportunities with peers and executivesExposure to different divisions of the businessUnderstanding of MKS Inc.'s commitment to culture and belongingCo-op Term: This is a 3-month co-op beginning in Summer 2027You 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 majorsMust have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuitsExperience reading circuit schematics and datasheetsHands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniquesDemonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network AnalyzersAbility to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environmentThe ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniquesQualified candidates should be US PersonsPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:Must be able to lift 50 poundsCompensation 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] .If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role