About the role#
MKS Inc. is hiring an Electrical Engineering Intern for a 6 to 8 month co-op term running from January 2027 to August 2027. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. You will work 40+ hours per week in an R&D electronics laboratory setting.
What you'll do#
- Provide technical support for the analysis, design, and testing of power electronics technologies including remote plasma sources, reactive gas generators, and flow measurement.
- Test and characterize high frequency power converters, rectifiers, and inverters alongside senior and principal engineers.
- Manage multiple concurrent cross-functional projects while working independently with limited supervision.
- Interface with product engineering and collaborate within a multifunctional team environment.
- Identify and troubleshoot problems in prototypes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field. Senior standing is preferred.
- A basic understanding of power electronics and hands-on experience in an electronics laboratory.
- Proficiency with tools such as oscilloscopes, high voltage probes, and power meters.
- Ability to read and understand schematics, printed circuit board layouts, and C programming language.
- Understanding of power conversion topologies and modulation techniques.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Simulink, MATLAB, PSIM, or Spice.
- Competency with MS Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong analytical, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to August).
- Compensation: $27.00 to $31.00 per hour.
- Benefits: Includes 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 days of accrued paid vacation.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. is a public company based in Andover, Massachusetts. It provides technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and specialty industrial applications. The company produces instruments, subsystems, and specialty chemicals. These products assist with process performance and productivity for technology firms. It employs over 10,000 people.
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