MKS Instruments - Thin Film Engineering Intern, application via RippleMatch

Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-

• 3-month summer intern/co-op from May 2025 to August 2025 or June 2025 to September 2025 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Summary & Objectives:

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional 2025 Summer Undergraduate Intern for Thin Film Engineering at MKS-Newport. In this position, you will partner with other engineers to design, fabricate and analyze thin film optical coatings. In this role, you will report to the Director of Thin Film Engineering.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Developing fundamental understanding of optical materials and properties, deposition chamber hardware and maintenance, and basic process control

• Documenting best practices, creating and updating procedures, and helping to train technicians on latest changes

• Analyzing defects, helping to identify root causes and implementing corrective actions

• Presenting technical information regarding project status

• Mentoring with senior thin film engineer

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for chemistry, materials science, engineering, physics, or math

• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Strong communication and writing skills

Physical Demands and 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

• 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: $20.00 to $29.00 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 March 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.

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