2027 Spring Mechanical Engineer Undergraduate Intern/Co-op

MKS Instruments • Andover, MA

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About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineering co-op at MKS, you will work within the Direct Pressure Engineering group to support the design, analysis, build, and testing of capacitance sensors and transducers. This is a six-month co-op assignment within a functional area of MKS Inc., designed to provide students with a comprehensive experience before, during, and after the program. The program includes meaningful work and project assignments, networking opportunities with peers and executives, exposure to different business divisions, and insight into MKS Inc.'s commitment to culture and belonging. The co-op begins in January 2027. The role reports to the Sr Mgr, Engineering and requires up to 10% travel.

The position is based in a professional office environment. Interns and co-ops working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued biweekly. The hourly pay range is $23.00 to $31.00. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
• Be comfortable using standard hand tools to build electromechanical devices and test systems.
• Have SolidWorks CAD modeling skills.
• Have experience with Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, or Python scripting for data processing.
• Be familiar with basic electrical testing and debugging methods.

Nice To Haves

• Capability to perform extensive test data analysis.
• Good understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Good understanding of heat transfer principles.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation such as thermocouples, strain gauges, and infrared cameras.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and production teams to build prototype designs.
• Help diagnose production-related issues with sensor performance.
• Perform mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and/or COMSOL FEA, with guidance from senior Mechanical Engineers.
• Test pressure transducers at the sensor and system levels.
• Analyze test data and produce detailed reports.
• Support the design and troubleshooting of test systems.
• Design and fabricate test equipment using methods such as 3D printing and CNC milling.

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays for eligible interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week.
• Sick time for eligible interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week.
• 15 paid vacation days accrued on a biweekly basis for eligible interns/co-ops working at least 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern