2026 Spring Plasma Science Undergraduate Intern

MKS Instruments Inc • Wilmington, MA • 1w ago

A Day in Your Life at MKS:Hiring Manager to create summary of job using template belowAs a Plasma Science intern at Plasma and Reactive Gas Solutions, you will partner with the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) to support research and next-generation product development projects. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager.You Will Make an Impact By:- Working directly with individual contributors within the ATG in support of their projects.- Assembling and operating test fixtures and/or development proto@types.- Collecting and collating data.- Presenting the data to the development team in a concise fashion, including observations and suggestions for next steps. This process will also involve report generation for presentation to customers, upper management, etc.- Working with a multidisciplinary team to drive the development of next-generation technology toward productization.Skills You Bring:- Enrollment in a Bachelor's Degree program in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or relevant majors.- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Skills: (Optional)- Proficiency in MATLAB- Ability to work on electromechanical devices, both assembly and troubleshooting.

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: $25.00 to $30.00 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.

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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: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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