2026 Summer Software/Firmware Engineering Undergraduate Intern

MKS Instruments • Milpitas, CA

22h • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

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. Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview: 3 month summer intern/co-op 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 inclusion and belonging Intern/Co-op Term: This is a 3‑month summer internship based in Milpitas, CA. The intern will work in a hybrid schedule. You Will Make an Impact By: Hands-on coding in C/C#/Python Assisting in design & debugging of firmware running on Embedded systems. Assisting in design/coding/debugging C#/.NET environment GUI front end Working with instruments such as SW/HW debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers. Preparing summary report. Delivering summary presentation at end of term.

Requirements

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s Degree program in Software/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering, Physics, or relevant majors
• Hands on coding in C#/Python and C programming language
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Normally receives general instructions on new assignments, with some instruction on day-to-day work
• Detail oriented and able to work independently
• Qualified candidate must be US Persons.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal if hands-on experience, working in lab, with equipment and control systems.
• Experience with electronics is desirable

Responsibilities

• Hands-on coding in C/C#/Python
• Assisting in design & debugging of firmware running on Embedded systems.
• Assisting in design/coding/debugging C#/.NET environment GUI front end
• Working with instruments such as SW/HW debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• Preparing summary report.
• Delivering summary presentation at end of term.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern