2027 Spring Electrical Engineering Intern (R20852)

About the Role

• 6-month intern/co-op program (01/05/2027 to 06/30/2027) within MKS Instruments' Valves Group.
• Provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience.
• Offers meaningful work and project assignments, networking opportunities, and exposure to different business divisions.
• Fosters understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Day In Your Life

As a Spring Intern - Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering (Embedded Systems Development), you will partner with the Engineering team to develop, test, and validate embedded hardware and firmware solutions for advanced industrial and scientific instrumentation products. You will report to the Flow Solutions Engineering Manager. You will gain hands-on experience with embedded microcontroller systems, communication interfaces, hardware bring-up, and product development activities, collaborating closely with senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support hardware design validation, board bring-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Assist in the development and testing of embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Develop and execute test procedures to verify system functionality and performance.
• Work with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet.
• Assist with debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Document designs, test results, and development activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Junior standing preferred (typically completed core EE/CE coursework).
• Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and digital electronics.
• Experience programming in C/C++.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

• Experience with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar embedded microcontroller platforms.
• Experience with electronic schematics and PCB layout tools.
• Exposure to version control systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move laboratory equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Office and engineering laboratory environment.
• Regular use of electronic test and measurement equipment and exposure to prototype hardware systems.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $31.00 per hour.
• 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.