Fall 2026 Technical Product Marketing Undergraduate Intern

MKS Instruments; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days accrued

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Irvine, CA seeks an undergraduate co-op focusing on product marketing for VCSELs and ethernet transceivers. You will work part‑time with the Product Marketing team, supporting the marketing manager and learning across both technical and business tasks.

You will gain hands-on experience in market development, competitive analysis, and creation of training materials, while contributing to web content and collateral updates.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, material sciences or relevant majors
• Technical and/or scientific knowledge learned from school
• Open-mindedness to learning a wide range of technical and business tasks
• Work habits of putting consistent efforts throughout employment
• Organization skills to plan, prioritize, and close assigned tasks
• Communication skills to exchange information clearly both with internal and external stakeholders
• Data analysis, preferably in Excel

Responsibilities

• Searching and collecting relevant market development and technical advancement of VCSELs and ethernet transceivers as directed
• Collecting competitive product information to help support development of marketing and pricing strategies
• Interaction with internal teams with various functions to help grow revenue and improve internal processes
• Supporting development of product training materials for sales staff
• Correcting, updating and improving product web page contents and marketing collaterals
• Support on other day‑to‑day activities as required

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, material sciences or relevant majors

Tools

Microsoft 365

Computer programming

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an undergraduate intern at Newport, you will partner with Product Marketing to support day-to-day activities of the product marketing manager for high-speed detector line. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Product Marketing Manager.

Co-op Program Overview:

• 6-month intern/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 Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Co-op Term:

This is a part‑time internship/co‑op beginning in August or September; start date flexible.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Searching and collecting relevant market development and technical advancement of VCSELs and ethernet transceivers as directed
• Collecting competitive product information to help support development of marketing and pricing strategies
• Interaction with internal teams with various functions to help grow revenue and improve internal processes
• Supporting development of product training materials for sales staff
• Correcting, updating and improving product web page contents and marketing collaterals
• Support on other day‑to‑day activities as required
• Travel Requirements: None

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, chemistry, material sciences or relevant majors
• Technical and/or scientific knowledge learned from school
• Open-mindedness to learning a wide range of technical and business tasks
• Work habits of putting consistent efforts throughout employment
• Organization skills to plan, prioritize, and close assigned tasks
• Communication skills to exchange information clearly both with internal and external stakeholders
• Data analysis, preferably in Excel

Preferred Skills:

• Microsoft 365
• Computer programming

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Office environment facing the screen and speaking with team players and over the phone
• Interaction with internal teams and suppliers through email, calls, and meetings
• Prolonged periods working on a computer and reviewing data/reports
• Fast‑paced operational environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 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.

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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].