Software Engineering Co-op: Automation & .NET

MKS Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

15 paid vacation days

Benefits package for interns/co-ops

Job summary

MKS Instruments is offering a 6-month Software Engineering Co-op in Rochester, NY. The role involves assisting in production automation software design, development, and maintenance, with exposure to multiple divisions and executives.

You will work with the Operations Software Team Lead and collaborate with NPI teams on new production software. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, and familiarity with .NET and Python is preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant majors.
• Knowledge of .NET (either VB.NET or C#).
• Familiarity with Python.
• Ability to solve complex problems relating to automation and software development; strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in an internationally-based, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in maintaining existing automation platforms (functionality, reliability, performance).
• Supporting new automation development initiatives and other critical projects.
• Designing and developing our internal .NET framework for production automation and backend management.
• Collaborating with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams on design, development and deployment of new production software.
• Performing root cause analysis on software failures, leading corrective action efforts and communicating results.

Skills

DOTNET (C#/VB)

Python

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree enrollment in Software Engineering/CS/CE

Job description

MKS Instruments is offering a 6-month Software Engineering Co-op in Rochester, NY. The role involves assisting in production automation software design, development, and maintenance, with exposure to multiple divisions and executives.

You will work with the Operations Software Team Lead and collaborate with NPI teams on new production software. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, and familiarity with .NET and Python is preferred.