Software / Firmware Engineering Undergraduate Co-op Intern

Undergraduate Intern, Co-op Program Overview

• 9 month+ intern, co-op assignment from January to August 2026 (ideally goes longer) within a functional area of MKS Instruments that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.

• Meaningful work and project assignments

• Networking opportunities with peers and executives

• Exposure to different divisions of the business

• Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
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As an Undergraduate Intern / Co-op at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with Digital/SW Group to do items such as:

• Integrate Software, Firmware, and Digital Hardware together

• Create and improve testing infrastructure

• Gain hands-on experience with Power Generator hardware and laboratories equipment

• Develop a good understanding of firmware testing methodologies on embedded devices

• Familiarize yourself with professional software development practices

In this role, you will report to the one of the Digital Groups Engineering Managers.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Interfacing with embedded devices and laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes.

• Handling simple low-power electrical and electronic wiring like 110V AC, Ethernet, RJ45, SMB, BNC

• Handling high-voltage product in 280/480VAC

• Participating in the software development process, including stand-up meetings, planning sessions, grooming, reviews, demonstrations, and retrospectives

• Following the software development process

• Attending various meetings, like 1-1 with managers and/or mentors, staff meetings, ad-hoc discussion meetings.

• Travel Requirements: No Travel Needed

Skills You Bring:

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Operates in a professional office environment

• Constantly operates a computer and other electrical and mechanical laboratory machinery.

• On-site only 

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay: $22.00 to 29.00 per hour. This is a good faith estimate of the expected salary 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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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.

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