2026 May-Aug Reliability Engineer Co-op

MKS Instruments Inc • Rochester, NY

43d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you. This co-op runs from May - August 2026. Undergraduate Co-op Program Overview- 1 or 2 semester co-op within Reliability Engineering 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. Power Solutions, a Business Unit of MKS Instruments, Inc has operations in Rochester, NY; Daejeon, South Korea and Shenzhen, China. This group develops and manufactures products which deliver power for advanced etch and deposition in Semiconductor and Thin Film markets. Key focus and growth areas are enabling reliable technologies for high-aspect-ratio etch and deposition in advanced memory and logic processing. Their products enable fast and accurate profile and uniformity control for state-of-the-art 7nm/5nm processes as well as 3D NAND memory. We are looking for an exceptional Reliability Engineering Co-op who can provide technician level support to RF product engineers in a design/reliability environment. Incumbent will assist Reliability Engineers in support of existing products and assist in making improvements under the direction of other senior engineers.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program for Engineering (Electrical, Electronic Technology, Microelectronic, Computer Engineering Technology)
• Must have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuits
• Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets
• Hands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques
• Demonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network Analyzers
• Ability to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniques
• Qualified candidates should be US Persons

Responsibilities

• Working with Reliability Engineering staff in the design efforts of state-of-art power supplies and matching networks supporting semiconductor and solar manufacturing industries.
• Solve Reliability problems. Research new technologies. Perform failure analysis of components and PCB subassemblies. Analyze design parameters and subsequent components stresses for overall system reliability.
• Characterize components for electrical performance and against published specifications.
• Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.

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
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees