2027 Spring Electrical Engineering Intern (R20852)

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Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview
6 month intern/co-op (01/05/2027 to 06/30/2027) within a Valves Group 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.
A Day In Your Life At MKS
As a
Spring Intern - Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering (Embedded Systems Development)
at
MKS Instruments
, you will partner with the
Engineering team
to develop, test, and validate embedded hardware and firmware solutions 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 working with embedded microcontroller systems, communication interfaces, hardware bring-up, and product development activities while collaborating closely with senior engineers.
You Will Make An Impact By
Supporting hardware design validation, board bring-up and troubleshooting activities.
Assisting in the development and testing of embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
Developing and executing test procedures to verify system functionality and performance.
Working with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet.
Assisting with debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
Documenting designs, test results, and development activities to support engineering projects.
Skills You Bring
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Junior standing preferred (typically completed core EE/CE coursework).
Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and digital electronics.
Experience programming in C/C .
Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Skills: (Optional)
Experience with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar embedded microcontroller platforms.
Experience with electronic schematics and PCB layout tools.
Exposure to version control systems
Physical Demands And Working Conditions
Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
Ability to occasionally lift and move laboratory equipment up to 25 pounds.
Office and engineering laboratory environment.
Regular use of electronic test and measurement equipment and exposure to prototype hardware systems.
Compensation And Benefits
Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 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.
The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of November 2026; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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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Salary : $47,840 - $64,480