Plasma Science Co-op: 6-Month Research Intern

RippleMatch Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Job summary

MKS Inc. invites you to join the Plasma and Reactive Gas Solutions group as a Plasma Science intern/co-op. You will partner with the Advanced Technology Group to contribute to next‑generation technology and report to the ATG Engineering Manager.

The 6‑month internship begins January 2027, with hands-on work in mechanical design, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and final reporting. Gain exposure to multiple divisions and learn MATLAB/SolidWorks in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor’s degree program specializing in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering.
• Hands-on skills in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, test, and package next-generation electro-mechanical components and subsystems.
• Assemble and conduct laboratory experiments to characterize prototype plasma sources.
• Collect, graph and analyze data from experiments.
• Communicate results to the development team and outline next steps.
• Generate detailed final reports for future reference.

Skills

Laboratory skills

MS Office

Curiosity

US Person status

Education

Undergraduate enrollment

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

MKS Inc. invites you to join the Plasma and Reactive Gas Solutions group as a Plasma Science intern/co-op. You will partner with the Advanced Technology Group to contribute to next‑generation technology and report to the ATG Engineering Manager.

The 6‑month internship begins January 2027, with hands-on work in mechanical design, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and final reporting. Gain exposure to multiple divisions and learn MATLAB/SolidWorks in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.