About the role#
MKS Inc. is seeking a Reliability Engineering Co-op for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, on-site role located in Rochester, New York. You will work alongside our Reliability Engineering staff to support existing products and contribute to design efforts for power supplies and matching networks used in semiconductor and solar manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Provide technician-level support to RF product engineers.
- Assist Reliability Engineers with product maintenance and system improvements.
- Perform failure analysis on components and PCB subassemblies.
- Analyze design parameters and component stresses to ensure system reliability.
- Characterize components for electrical performance against specifications.
- Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.
- Solve reliability problems and research new technologies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- Working knowledge of electronics, semiconductor devices, and analog or digital circuits.
- Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets.
- Hands-on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques.
- Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and experience with engineering problem-solving methods.
- Must be a US Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Rochester, NY.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: This position is paid.
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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