2026 Spring Software/Firmware Engineering Undergraduate Intern

MKS Instruments • Milpitas, CA

78d • $25 - $30

About The Position

If you're looking for a challenging experience in an engineering/technical environment, our Software/Firmware Engineering Intern position will expose you to the latest industrial laser technology, that address difficult problems to make the world a better place. You will help us characterize & release new micromachining laser products to production. As an Engineering Intern at MKS Instruments/Spectra-Physics Lasers, you will work with hands-on coding, debugging and testing software and Realtime Embedded systems. Use Arm microcontrollers, ADC/DAC's, serial busses such as I2C, SPI, CAN and help build CI pipelines. This is a Spring 2026 Internship. 20 hours per week in the spring (Jan…April) Combination of remote and on-site work.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree program in Software/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, or relevant majors.
• Hands-on experience working in lab with equipment and control systems.
• Experience with electronics is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Characterize & release new micromachining laser products to production.
• Work with hands-on coding, debugging and testing software and Realtime Embedded systems.
• Use Arm microcontrollers, ADC/DAC's, serial busses such as I2C, SPI, CAN.
• Help build CI pipelines for continuous integration of designs.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees