2027 Spring Mechanical Engineer Undergraduate Intern/Co-op

MKS Instruments•Andover, MA

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 test of capacitance sensors and transducers. This six-month co-op assignment provides students with a comprehensive experience, including meaningful project work, networking opportunities with peers and executives, exposure to different business divisions, and an understanding of MKS Inc.'s commitment to culture and belonging. The assignment begins in January 2027. The role reports to the Sr Mgr, Engineering and requires up to 10% travel. Sponsorship is not available.

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 and 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 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.