Fall Mechanical Test Engineering Undergraduate Intern​/Co-op

Mechanical Test Engineering Intern

As a Mechanical Test Engineering Intern at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Technical Operations, Design Engineering and Production to develop, document and deploy test stands and fixtures to support MKS Operations. In this role, you will report to the Test Engineering Manager.

This is a 4-month intern/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. You will have meaningful work and project assignments, networking opportunities with peers and executives, exposure to different divisions of the business, and an understanding of MKS Instruments' commitment to culture & belonging.

• Meaningful work and project assignments
• Developing 3D models and assemblies utilizing the Solid Works CAD package
• Creating 2D manufacturing drawings from 3D files using Solid Works
• Analyzing existing and new CAD designs, optimizing for 3D print rapid prototyping
• Verifying and testing components and assemblies to ensure functional requirements are met
• Performing engineering validation testing - generate test plans, create test setups/hardware, conduct testing, report findings
• Travel Requirements:
  No travel is required.

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• 3rd or 4th year student preferred
• Experience with Solid Works
• Experience creating 3D solid models
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
• Work well in a team environment and able to complete work independently

• Knowledge of ANSI drawing standard is desired
• Knowledge of FEA (stress, flow, thermal simulation)

• Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $27.00 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.