2026 Summer Electrical Engineering Graduate Intern

Day in Your Life at MKS: As an Electrical Engineering Intern Graduate at MKS Instruments, you will partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Software, Optics) to contribute to new product development and existing product improvements. In this role, you will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager. Electrical Engineering Intern Overview: 3 months intern (06/01-08/28) in Milpitas CA that provides student 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. You Will Make an Impact By: Assisting experienced engineers with various design tasks, including circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout. Conducting hands-on laboratory work, setting up experiments, using test equipment like oscilloscopes, collecting and analyzing data, and troubleshooting circuits and systems. Supporting prototype testing and validation to ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and participating in technical meetings to understand project planning and implementation. Contributing to the entire product lifecycle from concept to production. Maintaining accurate documentation and assisting with design reviews. Skills You Bring: Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Physics). Solid understanding of core electrical engineering principles, including circuit theory, analog and digital design fundamentals, and power systems. Hands-on experience working with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, and power supplies. Familiarity with at least one CAD software for creating schematics and layouts (e.g., Altium Designer). Preferred Skills: (Optional) Exposure to circuit simulation software like LTspice and technical computing languages such as Python. Experience with prototype assembly techniques, such as soldering or building cable assemblies. Prior experience in EE project and lab work or experience related to optics. Compensation and Benefits: Hourly Pay: $35.00 per hour. This rate is a good faith estimate based on qualifications, experience, and business needs. 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 December, 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. #LI-DNI Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. 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. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview

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