Mechanical Engineering Co-op: Sensor & Prototype Design

MKS; Andover (MA); 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 is seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op to join the Direct Pressure Engineering group and assist in the design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. You will report to Sr Mgr, Engineering and contribute to prototype development and data analysis.

This 6-month internship begins January 2027 and offers meaningful work, exposure to multiple divisions, and opportunities to network with peers and executives. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts 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 various types of mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and/or 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

Hand tools

Data processing

Electrical testing basics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree candidate in Mechanical Engineering (UMass Lowell)

Tools

SolidWorks CAD modeling

COMSOL

MATLAB

Python scripting

Excel

Job description

MKS is seeking a Mechanical Engineering co-op to join the Direct Pressure Engineering group and assist in the design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. You will report to Sr Mgr, Engineering and contribute to prototype development and data analysis.

This 6-month internship begins January 2027 and offers meaningful work, exposure to multiple divisions, and opportunities to network with peers and executives. Travel up to 10% may be required.