Mechanical Engineering Intern: Prototyping & CAD

MKS; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 days vacation

Job summary

MKS Instruments is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Milpitas, CA. The role partners with Product Marketing, Engineering and Operations to support sustaining engineering activities, participate in product development projects, and assist with product testing.

The program runs for 3 months starting January 2027, with potential extension into summer. You will contribute to design reviews, data analysis, and documentation while gaining exposure to multiple divisions and a culture

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3D CAD experience with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Hands-on skills in a laboratory environment.
• Comfortable with mechanical and electrical hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support design of reliable products with cost, reliability, serviceability and manufacturability in mind.
• Perform tests on prototypes to verify product specifications.
• Complete data reduction and evaluate results to inform next steps.
• Document designs per MKS standards: drawings, BOMs, redesign presentations, and test reports.

Skills

3D CAD

Lab skills

Mechanical hardware

Electrical hardware

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

MKS Instruments is offering a Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Milpitas, CA. The role partners with Product Marketing, Engineering and Operations to support sustaining engineering activities, participate in product development projects, and assist with product testing.

The program runs for 3 months starting January 2027, with potential extension into summer. You will contribute to design reviews, data analysis, and documentation while gaining exposure to multiple divisions and a culture