2026 Summer Thin Film Engineering Intern

MKS Instruments • Milpitas, CA

119d • $25 - $30

About The Position

As a Summer Intern at MKS, you will partner with Thin Film Engineering to support optical coating design, production, and maintenance. In this role, you will report to the Director of Thin Film Engineering.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for chemistry, materials science, engineering, physics, or related
• Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Mentoring with senior thin film engineer
• Developing fundamental understanding of optical materials and properties, deposition chamber hardware and maintenance, and basic process control
• Documenting best practices, create and update procedures, and help train technicians on latest changes
• Analyzing defects, help identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Presenting technical information regarding project status

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

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