A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Mechanical Test Engineering Intern at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Technical Operations, Design Engineering and Production to develop, document and deploy test stands and fixtures to support MKS Operations. In this role, you will report to the Test Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Meaningful work and project assignments
• Developing 3D models and assemblies utilizing the SolidWorks CAD package
• Creating 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D files using SolidWorks
• Analyzing existing and new CAD designs, optimizing for 3D print rapid prototyping
• Verifying and testing components and assemblies to ensure functional requirements are met

• Performing engineering validation testing - generate test plans, create test setups/hardware, conduct testing, report findings
• Travel Requirements: No travel is required.

Skills You Bring:
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• 3rd or 4th year student preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience creating 3D solid models
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Work well in a team environment and able to complete work independently

Preferred Skills:
• Knowledge of ANSI drawing standard is desired
• Knowledge of FEA (stress, flow, thermal simulation)

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $27.00 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 November 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 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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