MKS Instruments is a global provider of instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for our customers. Additional information can be found at www.mks.com.

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.

Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview

• 6 months intern / co-op within a functional area 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.

Through our partnership with UMass Lowell , we are looking for an exceptional APPLICATIONS ENGINEER who can effectively support laboratory management and data collection for our infrared-based instruments. These instruments are used in many fields including automotive gas emissions testing, pollution compliance testing, R&D for renewable fuels, catalyst development, semiconductor gas process control, monitoring of natural gas quality, etc...

Key job functions include:

• Operate and collect data from FTIR or other IR-based analyzers

• Setup, operate and maintain gas sampling equipment (gas blending, gas cylinders, mass flow controllers, water vapor generators)

• Manage demonstration equipment (maintenance, tracking, shipping)

• Perform spectroscopic data analysis using in-house software

• Assist with optical or electronic data acquisition as needed

What you will bring to the team, along with your curiosity and interest in addressing environmental issues is:

Applicants must be enrolled as students at UMass Lowell, and position duties include:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program for Physics, Chemistry or Engineering

• 3rd or 4th year student at UMass Lowell

• Qualified candidate should be a US Person

• Knowledge of FTIR instrumentation and optics a strong plus but not required

• Strong organization skills to be able to collect, store, and retrieve information and data

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral) in order to effectively communicate with other team members

• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team

• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills

Globally, 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.

As MKS is a federal contractor, it must comply with the Biden Administration’s federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandate if it is reinstated by the courts. Should you receive and accept an offer of employment, you will be asked about your vaccination status. Vaccination is not required at this time to start employment. However, in the event MKS must enforce a mandatory vaccination policy in the future, MKS will not be able to continue to employ workers who choose to remain unvaccinated without an approved medical or religious exemption.

MKS Instruments, 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 has a long history of leveraging their collective curiosity to understand and develop solutions that are at the core of many key technological innovations. These innovations have driven accelerated roadmaps for Semiconductor, Industrial, Life and Health Sciences, Research and Defense markets.