Electrical Engineering Co-op: Hands-On Vacuum Valve Lab

MKS Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments’ Undergraduate Intern / Co-op program in Rochester invites an Electrical Engineering student to join the Valves Group for 6 months (01/05/2027–06/30/2027). You’ll work with engineers to develop vacuum valve products and solve customer problems through hands-on design and testing.

This role emphasizes real projects, DFMEA participation, and exposure to multiple divisions. You’ll gain meaningful experience, network with peers and executives, and contribute to diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering or relevant majors.
• Solid fundamental knowledge and skills in electrical engineering.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Proficient with multi-meter, oscilloscope, and other equipment for embedded systems development.
• Good communication skills and a “hands on” approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision with strong sense of ownership and desire for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and development of analog and digital electronic hardware used to control vacuum valves.
• Assist with design, debugging and board bring-up of analog and digital real-time embedded electronics for microprocessor-based control and communication hardware platform using combination of simulation, analysis, prototyping and testing.
• Participate in project activities, including DFMEA, design reviews, and creation of technical specifications.
• Perform FAs for customers, make a corrective action plan to mitigate design issues and/or work with vendors to resolve component quality issues.
• Evaluate the design to meet requirements factoring in performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Communicate technical information effectively in both oral and written form.

Skills

Schematic reading

EE fundamentals

Test equipment

Hands-on

Communication

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Job description

MKS Instruments’ Undergraduate Intern / Co-op program in Rochester invites an Electrical Engineering student to join the Valves Group for 6 months (01/05/2027–06/30/2027). You’ll work with engineers to develop vacuum valve products and solve customer problems through hands-on design and testing.

This role emphasizes real projects, DFMEA participation, and exposure to multiple divisions. You’ll gain meaningful experience, network with peers and executives, and contribute to diverse, inclusive