Graduate Reliability Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Reliability Intern at MKS Inc., you will partner with the Reliability Engineering team to support the development of a test system for opto-mechanical mounts and modules. In this role, you will report to the Reliability Manager and Reliability Engineer.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Assisting in the mechanical design and assembly of a thermal/humidity-controlled test enclosure using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks).
• Helping design and integrate optical observation windows compatible with measurement instruments such as autocollimators and interferometers.
• Supporting the setup and calibration of external optical instruments for detecting beam shift or degradation.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of a LabVIEW-based data acquisition and control system.
• Performing hands-on prototyping, assembly, wiring, and testing under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Documenting work and presenting periodic updates to the engineering team.

Travel Requirements: No travel will be required.

Skills You Bring:

• Currently pursuing an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of job-related work experience (internship/academic project experience acceptable).
• Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Familiarity with LabVIEW or other data acquisition software.
• Interest in optics, precision mechanics, and instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Skills (Optional):

• Knowledge of product reliability, environmental testing or optical alignment principles.
• Exposure to autocollimators, interferometers, or laser systems.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, wiring, or system integration.

Supervisory Scope (Optional):

• Reporting Relationships: None (Individual Contributor).
• Financial Responsibilities: HR

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical Demand: Ability to lift up to 20 lbs for equipment setup and testing.
• Physical Demand: Manual dexterity for assembly, wiring, and prototyping tasks.
• Working Condition: Work performed in a laboratory and office environment.

Working Condition: Exposure to optical/electrical test equipment under controlled conditions.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected].

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