Title: 2027 Spring Reliability Engineering Co-op (R20162) Location: Rochester, NY, USA Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: 23 - 31 SALARY Department: Engineering Research & Development
Description: Job Posting Job DescriptionA Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Reliability Engineering Co-op at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with various Reliability and New Product Introduction teams to support engineering activities. In this role, you will report to the Director, Reliability Engineering.Intern / Co-op Program Overview:3-month intern/co-op within a functional area of MKS Inc. that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends.Meaningful work and project assignmentsNetworking opportunities with peers and executivesExposure to different divisions of the businessUnderstanding of MKS Inc.'s commitment to culture and belongingCo-op Term: This is a 3-month co-op beginning in January 2027.You Will Make an Impact By:Working with Reliability Engineering staff in the design efforts of state-of-art power supplies supporting semiconductor manufacturing industries.Solving Reliability problems. Researching new technologies. Performing failure analysis of components and PCB subassemblies. Analyzing design parameters and subsequent components stresses for overall system reliability.Characterizing components for electrical performance and against published specifications.Designing and constructing fixtures for reliability testing.Travel Requirements: None.Skills You Bring:Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or relevant majorsMust have working knowledge and understanding of electronics and semiconductor devices, including analog and digital circuitsExperience reading circuit schematics and datasheetsHands on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniquesDemonstrated familiarity with electrical engineering laboratory instruments, such as Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Function Generators, Network AnalyzersAbility to work on tasks effectively, independently with minimal supervision and in a team environmentThe ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience problem solving through engineering methods and techniquesQualified candidates should be US PersonsPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:Must be able to lift 50 poundsCompensation and Benefits:Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $31.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. 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. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.
About MKS Inc.
MKS Inc. is a public company based in Andover, Massachusetts. It provides technology solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and specialty industrial applications. The company produces instruments, subsystems, and specialty chemicals. These products assist with process performance and productivity for technology firms. It employs over 10,000 people.
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