Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-

3 or 6 month intern/co-op starting May 2025 within a functional area of MKS Instruments that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.
Meaningful work and project assignments
Networking opportunities with peers and executives
Exposure to different divisions of the business
Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Summary & Objectives:
MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Manufacturing Engineer Intern/Co-op to join the team. In this position, you will

Principal Responsibilities:

Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies.
Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.
Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.
Supports efforts for lean continuous improvement projects that support manufacturing and the business.
Other responsibilities may include prepare test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products. Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.

Travel Requirements: Must be able to travel across town between different MKS facilities. No travel outside of the local area is required.

Required Skills:

Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or relevant majors
CAD experience with SolidWorks as a preference
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing concepts is a plus
Knowledge of Process Improvement techniques
3rd or 4th year student desired
Ability to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
Skilled at retrieving, gathering, and analyzing data
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniques

Competencies:

Great problem-solver
Attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication
Self-starter
Works well in teams

Supervisory Scope:

Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Manufacturing Manager

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
Operates in a professional office environment
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Benefits: MKS offers a benefits package for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week, including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.

The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of March 2025; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

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