R&D Research Intern — Physics & Optics (9 mo)

MKS Instruments; 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

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Research Intern to join our team in Beaverton, OR. This 9‑month internship focuses on solving cutting‑edge physics and engineering challenges with a multidisciplinary team.

Essential duties include working with the research team, literature search, and designing, modeling, and testing solutions. Candidates should have a background in physics, optics, chemistry, or materials science and be capable of independent, collaborative work.

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-motivated, 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

Optics

Materials science

Mathematical methods

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Physics

Optics

Chemistry

Materials science

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Research Intern to join our team in Beaverton, OR. This 9‑month internship focuses on solving cutting‑edge physics and engineering challenges with a multidisciplinary team.

Essential duties include working with the research team, literature search, and designing, modeling, and testing solutions. Candidates should have a background in physics, optics, chemistry, or materials science and be capable of independent, collaborative work.