Co-op Mechanical Engineer: Sensor Design & Testing

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 65,904,000 - 88,828,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

6-month internship

Networking opportunities

Exposure to different divisions

Mentorship by senior engineers

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Andover, MA, seeks a Mechanical Engineering co-op to support design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. You will work with engineering and production to develop prototypes, diagnose issues, and perform SolidWorks/COMSOL analyses under senior engineers.

This 6-month internship begins January 2027 and includes hands-on project work, exposure to multiple divisions, and opportunities to contribute to real test systems.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at UMass Lowell.
• Comfortable with using standard hand tools for building electromechanical devices and test systems.
• SolidWorks CAD modeling.
• Microsoft Excel, MATLAB or Python script writing for data processing.
• Familiar with basic electrical testing and debugging methods.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with engineering and production to build prototype designs.
• Helping diagnose production related issues with sensor performance.
• Performing mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and COMSOL FEA with the help/guidance of senior Mechanical Engineers.
• Testing pressure transducers at the sensor and system level.
• Analyzing test data and produce detailed reports.
• Supporting design and troubleshooting of test systems.
• Designing and fabricate test equipment via 3D printing, CNC milling, etc.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel is required.

Skills

SolidWorks

Hand tools

Python scripting

Data processing

Electrical testing basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (UMass Lowell)

Tools

COMSOL FEA

3D printing

CNC milling

Job description

MKS Inc. in Andover, MA, seeks a Mechanical Engineering co-op to support design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. You will work with engineering and production to develop prototypes, diagnose issues, and perform SolidWorks/COMSOL analyses under senior engineers.

This 6-month internship begins January 2027 and includes hands-on project work, exposure to multiple divisions, and opportunities to contribute to real test systems.