2026 Summer Reliability Graduate Co-op at MKS Instruments

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 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 or Ph.D.. degree in Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics or a related technical field.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):Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred).02 years of job-related work experience (internship/academic project experience acceptable).Familiarity with LabVIEW or other data acquisition software.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: HRPhysical 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.Compensation and Benefits:Hourly Pay Range: 37$46$. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range 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 candidatesMKS is an equal opportunity employer including disability veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.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. 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