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2026 Summer Mechanical Engineering InternCo-opMKS Instruments • Andover, Kansas, USA
2026 Summer Mechanical Engineering InternCo-op

2026 Summer Mechanical Engineering InternCo-op

MKS Instruments • Andover, Kansas, USA
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS :

As a Mechanical Engineering Co-op at MKS you will partner with Direct Pressure Sensor Group to help support the existing two mechanical engineers with the analyzing building and testing of new capacitance sensors and this role you will report to the Engineering Manager.

Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview :

  • 3-month 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

Intern / Co-op Term : This is a 3-month internship from May 2026 to August 2026 in Andover MA

You Will Make an Impact By :

  • Work closely with production to build new capacitance sensor designs
  • Help diagnose production related issues with sensor performance
  • Perform various types of mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and / or COMSOL FEA with the help / guidance of the Principal Mechanical Engineer
  • Test sensors at the capacitance output level
  • Test sensors and electronics at the voltage (transducer) output level
  • Analyze test data and produce detailed reports
  • Design and troubleshoot various test systems
  • Design bespoke test equipment via 3D printing CNC milling etc.
  • Travel Requirements : Up to 10% of Travel is required.
  • Skills You Bring :

  • Enrolled in a Bachelors Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant major
  • Comfortable with using standard hand tools for building transducers and test systems
  • SolidWorks CAD modeling and FEA analysis
  • Microsoft Excel Matlab or Python script writing for data processing
  • Soldering of various electrical wiring and PCB components
  • Electronics debugging via capacitance resistance and electrical continuity testing
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Preferred Skills :

  • Willingness to perform extensive test data analysis
  • Good understanding of mechanical design principles
  • Good understanding of heat transfer principles
  • Proficient with using test instrumentation like thermocouples strain gauges infrared cameras etc.
  • Physical Demands & 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 : $28.00 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 2025; 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.

    #LI-MD2 #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 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 : .

    If applying for a specific job please include the requisition number (ex : RXXXX) the title and location of the role

    Required Experience :

    Intern

    Key Skills

    Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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