2027 Spring Software Engineering Undergraduate

About the Role

As a Spring/Summer Software Engineering Undergraduate Co-op at MKS Instruments, you will partner with the Software Engineering Group to develop firmware regression testing systems or software to further firmware quality goals. You will report to the SQA team manager.

Co-op Program Overview

• A 6-month co-op assignment within a functional area of MKS Instruments.
• Provides comprehensive and engaging experience.
• 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.

Co-op Term

• 6-month co-op beginning in January 2027.
• Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the assignment.

You Will Make An Impact By

• Working with a team to design, implement, troubleshoot, debug, and support embedded firmware test suites involving test automation software and interfacing to electronic test equipment for RF systems for plasma control.
• Analyzing test failures to determine root cause and corrective action.
• Building, testing and troubleshooting test system hardware.
• Conducting tests on RF systems for plasma control and analyzing resulting test data.
• Producing design documentation.
• Interfacing with internal customers to determine and develop specifications.
• Participating in test automation design reviews and recommending improvements.
• Supporting test automation for new technology development initiatives and other critical projects.

Skills You Bring

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or electrical engineering technology or relevant majors.
• Ability to understand and code using high-level programming languages such as python, groovy, or java.
• Ability to interact with computers using Windows and Linux operating systems.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read electrical schematics and some understanding of digital and analog electronics.
• Ability to understand and use test equipment like oscilloscopes, digital multimeters.
• Mechanical Aptitude.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Will need to be able to lift light loads overhead.
• May be required to work in close proximity to high voltage power sources.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for 25% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Operates in a professional office and industrial laboratory environment.
• Primarily an in-office (not remote) position.

Compensation And Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $26.00 to $35.00 per hour.
• Benefits for interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week:
• 11 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.