Company: Newport Corporation Title: 2027 University of Oregon Optical Engineering Intern Location: Milpitas, CA Posted Date: Posted Today Employment Type: Full time Sidebar Info: At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path. Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us. Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology. MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Instruments Product Overview
Job Description: A Day in Your Life at MKS:As an Intern at Lasers, you will partner with Advanced Technology Development to support development of laser. In this role, you will report to the Mateusz Plewicki.You Will Make an Impact By: 1. Optical Testing & Laser CharacterizationSet up, calibrate, and align advanced optical characterization instrumentation to evaluate laser power, beam profile, wavelength stability, and pulse characteristics.Conduct hands-on testing of delicate optical components, mirrors, crystals, and fiber-coupled systems within a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.Assist with the development and deployment of automated optics mounting and sub-assembly processes. 2. Electro-Optical Data Automation & AnalyticsDevelop and maintain data acquisition and automation scripts (typically utilizing Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW) to interface with laboratory hardware, sensors, and power meters.Process multi-parameter datasets to track long-term laser reliability, thermal performance, and electrical-to-optical conversion efficiency.Translate complex diagnostic test data into actionable reporting metrics, clear charts, and structured data summaries for cross-functional engineering design reviews.3. Failure Analysis & System OptimizationCollaborate with electrical and systems engineers to troubleshoot and diagnose root-cause anomalies in laser prototypes or production units where performance deviates from spec limits.Author and update rigorous engineering test documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), test plans, and final evaluation reports. • Travel Requirements: No Travel is required.Skills You Bring: Academic Enrollment: Must be actively enrolled as a Master's student in the University of Oregon Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program, specifically tracking through the Optics or Semiconductor paths.Technical Skillset: Strong fundamental grasp of hardware, laser physics, or optoelectronic devices, coupled with basic coding exposure (Python preferred) for processing datasets.Compliance: Position may require access to controlled goods or technology subject to export control regulations; applicants must be US Persons or possess appropriate government licensing clearances.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordinationMust be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understandMust be able to exchange accurate informationThe ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)Operates in a professional office environmentConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineryNoise level in the work environment is usually averageCompensation and Benefits: Hourly Pay Range: $40 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. The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of November 2026; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.#LI-DNIGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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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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