2027 Spring Quality Engineering Intern (R20505)

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A Day In Your Life At MKS
As an entry level Quality Engineer intern at Power Solutions, you will partner with Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality to disposition rejected or purged material. In this role, you will report to the Senior Principal Quality Engineer.
You Will Make An Impact By
Continuing the flow of parts stopped by non-conforming issues.
Making Reviewing data for communication to top management.
Communication of issues to Supplier Quality and Purchasing to improve part quality.
Travel Requirements: No Travel is required.
Skills You Bring
This is an entry level position with no previous Required Experience
Awareness of supplier quality and purchasing interactions
Experience exporting and analyzing data (NCM, purge, product returns)
Electrical component and PCB knowledge
Understanding of manufacturing processes and part flow
Understanding of inspection methods, sequences, and procedures
Preferred Skills: (Optional)
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and written procedures
Knowledge of material disposition processes (scrap, rework, use-as-is, return)
Familiarity with purge processing workflows
Ability to complete transactions in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle or similar)
Understanding of material tracking and quality records
Ability to summarize and present findings clearly
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, or use a computer for extended periods of time
Must be able to occasionally lift and move materials up to 20 lbs (e.g., handling incoming material to inspection or material cage)
Requires continuous use of a computer and standard office productivity equipment
Must have the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Must be able to exchange accurate information with team members and stakeholders
Requires sufficient manual dexterity to perform tasks such as typing, handling parts, and using inspection or office equipment
Ability to visually focus on detailed data, documents, and material inspection tasks
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a mixed environment, including:
Professional office
Inspection lab
Manufacturing floor
Exposure to a moderate (average) noise level typical of office and light manufacturing settings
Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams (Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Purchasing)
Compensation And Benefits
Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $33.00 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.
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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