About the role#
This Reliability Engineering internship is a full-time position based in Andover, Massachusetts. You will join the Power Solutions team to support RF product engineers and assist senior staff with product reliability. The role involves hands-on work with power supplies and matching networks used in semiconductor and solar manufacturing.
What you'll do#
- Provide technician-level support to RF product engineers.
- Assist Reliability Engineers with existing product support and design improvements.
- Perform failure analysis on components and PCB subassemblies.
- Characterize components for electrical performance and analyze design parameters.
- Research new technologies and solve reliability problems.
- Design and construct fixtures for reliability testing.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Working knowledge of electronics, semiconductor devices, and analog or digital circuits.
- Experience reading circuit schematics and datasheets.
- Hands-on experience with circuit boards and soldering techniques.
- Familiarity with lab instruments such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and network analyzers.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Status as a US Person.
Location & details#
- Location: Andover, MA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position ($25.00 to $28.00 per hour).
- Benefits: Includes 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 days of accrued vacation for those working at least 20 hours per week.
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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