R&D Engineering Intern – Physics, Optics & Materials

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days accrued on a bi-

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking an intern/co-op to work with a research team on challenging physics and engineering problems. You will design, model, and test solutions, while learning to apply literature findings to real-world experiments.

Ideal candidates bring a background in physics/optics/materials science with strong mathematical skills, a creative, multidisciplinary mindset, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A background in physics, optics, chemistry, or materials science with a good understanding of mathematical methods.
• A creative, multi-disciplinary approach to challenging problems.
• The ability for self-motived, independent work, as well as for collaboration.
• A curious mind that will ask questions and contribute to discussions of other research projects.

Responsibilities

• Working with the research team to address tough physics and engineering problems
• Understand the scope of the problem at hand, search the literature, and implement findings
• Design, model, and tests solutions

Skills

Physics background

Optics knowledge

Mathematical methods

Independent work

Collaborative

Curiosity

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon is seeking an intern/co-op to work with a research team on challenging physics and engineering problems. You will design, model, and test solutions, while learning to apply literature findings to real-world experiments.

Ideal candidates bring a background in physics/optics/materials science with strong mathematical skills, a creative, multidisciplinary mindset, and the ability to work both independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.