Mechanical Engineer Co-op: Lab Prototyping & CAD

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

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

sick time

15 paid vacation days accrued

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op for a six-month internship beginning January 2026.

You will partner with Engineering and Tech-Ops to support testing, development and design of existing and new products, reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering (ME). You will gain hands-on experience with lab test setup, 3D CAD, CAM/CNC basics for prototyping, and collaborate with a diverse, multifunctional team.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Lowell.
• Completed 2nd or 3rd year.
• Honesty, Enthusiasm and Adaptability.
• Driven to succeed.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with SolidWorks/Inventor.
• Demonstrated examples of mechanical aptitude in coursework or other activities.
• Presentation of projects either course related or outside interests.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Lab test set-up and perform experiments.
• Work with 3D CAD, learning basics of CAM/CNC to support prototyping.
• Collaborate with a diverse, dynamic, multifunctional team environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Driven to succeed

Honesty

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (UMass Lowell)

Completed 2nd or 3rd year

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op for a six-month internship beginning January 2026.

You will partner with Engineering and Tech-Ops to support testing, development and design of existing and new products, reporting to the Senior Manager of Engineering (ME). You will gain hands-on experience with lab test setup, 3D CAD, CAM/CNC basics for prototyping, and collaborate with a diverse, multifunctional team.