Summer Data Scientist Intern; R14997) at MKS Inc. Milpitas, CA

2026 Summer Data Scientist Intern (R14997) job at MKS Inc.. Milpitas, CA.

As a Data Scientist intern at MKS, you will partner with Quality Team, Finance Team, and IT Team to develop a database systems which would automate metrics used by the Quality Team and Finance Team. Moreover, you will help migrate the Quality team's current process to another database system. In this role, you will report to the Director, Quality & Reliability Engineering, Lasers.

Intern/Co-op Term:
This is a (duration) internship/co-op from (May 18, 2026) to (August 14. 2026). Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the assignment.

• Intern/co-op 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 inclusion and belonging.

• Working with IT and Finance to create a data architecture which connects information from shipping, operations, quality, and manufacturing
• Collaborating with the Quality Team and IT to create a data architecture that would re-create the data flows in Smart Sheet to another tool and migrate the Smartsheet information in another tool

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering) or relevant majors.
• Proficiency or understanding in Python, programming languages, MS Excel, PowerBI, Smartsheet, SQL, SharePoint, Tableau, etc.
• Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company.

• Database management
• Data Architecture
• Smart Sheet
• SAP

• Lead the project to migrate information from Tableau to PowerBI.
• Assist the Milpitas Quality group in process automation and improvement projects.
• Fulfill tasks assigned by the Quality Director.

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $40.00 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…