2027 Spring Mechanical Engineering Intern (R20850)

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A Day In Your Life At MKS

As a Spring Intern - Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Product Development) at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Engineering team to design, prototype, test, and validate mechanical components and assemblies used in advanced industrial and scientific instrumentation products. In this role, you will report to the Flow Solutions Engineering Manager. You will gain hands-on experience with mechanical design, CAD modeling, engineering analysis, prototype development, product testing, and design documentation while collaborating closely with senior engineers.

You Will Make An Impact By

• Supporting mechanical design, prototype build, design validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assisting in the design and evaluation of mechanical components and assemblies for flow-control products.
• Developing and executing test procedures to verify mechanical functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Creating and updating 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Assisting with engineering analysis, dimensional inspection, and troubleshooting using laboratory and measurement equipment.
• Documenting designs, calculations, test results, and development activities to support engineering projects.
  
  

Skills You Bring

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Junior standing preferred (typically completed core mechanical engineering coursework).
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering mechanics.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with mechanical measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  

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: $23.00 to $28.00 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.

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

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 .

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