What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Fall Electrical/Computer Engineering Co-Op position at MKS Instruments?
A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As an Electrical/Computer Engineering Intern at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with other ADG Team members to develop and research novel amplifier topologies and/or control systems relating to RF Power Supplies within the semiconductor fabrication market. In this role, you will report to the Manager of R&D.
Co-op Program Overview:
Co-op Term: This is a two-block co-op for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Start date in August or September 2026). Candidates must be available for the full duration of the assignment.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Skills You Bring:
Preferred Skills:
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Compensation and Benefits:
Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $31.00 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.
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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, s), 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: .
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
As an Electrical/Computer Engineering Intern at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with other ADG Team members to develop and research novel amplifier topologies and/or control systems relating to RF Power Supplies within the semiconductor fabrication market. In this role, you will report to the Manager of R&D.
Co-op Program Overview:
- Two block co-op assignment 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 culture & belonging.
Co-op Term: This is a two-block co-op for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Start date in August or September 2026). Candidates must be available for the full duration of the assignment.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Assisting with design and testing of RF generators and matching networks
- Assist with operation and testing in plasma lab
- Develop control platform on FPGA for ADG group using Xilinx/Vivado/VHDL
- Analyze test data using MATLAB
- Assemble PCBs and units in lab
- Write python scripts to automate testing
Skills You Bring:
- Currently enrolled in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering program (or equivalent)
- Experience with Python
- Knowledge of electrical circuits
- FPGA programming with VHDL
- Strong willingness to learn
- Experience with lab equipment (Oscilloscope, multimeter, function generator)
Preferred Skills:
- Xilinx/Vivado experience
- RF design/E&M Fields
- Experience with Network Analyzer
Physical Demands and 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: $25.00 to $31.00 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.
#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, s), 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: .
If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
Salary : $25 - $31