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-

• 3-to-6-month 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 Plasma Engineering Intern who can provide technical support in the analysis, design, and testing of advanced breakthrough technologies in the areas of remote plasma sources, reactive gas generators, flow and pressure measurement. The person must be able to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly technical environment and work on multiple concurrent cross-functional projects. A successful candidate must be highly self-motivated and hands-on with a can-do mentality. Excellent understanding of chemistry and applied physics, with an emphasis on RF plasma systems and vacuum technology as well as exposure to fluid dynamics, applied electrodynamics, numerical analysis techniques, and laboratory experimental methods are highly desirable.

• Work with a senior scientist to characterize the performance and behavior of various plasma sources for a variety of manufacturing and industrial applications.
• Design and set up test benches, perform experiments, collect, and analyze data to achieve project objectives with an emphasis on plasma-materials interaction, product characterization, and reliability tests.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems in prototypes.
• Interface with product engineering and cross-functional teams as required.

What will you bring to the team, along with your inquisitiveness:

• Applicants must be enrolled as students at UMass Lowell.
• Enrollment in a program specializing in Materials Science, Physics, or Engineering. BS in these areas is desired but not required.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing and hands-on skills in an R&D laboratory are desired.
• Basic understanding of plasma chemistry/physics, materials chemistry, materials processing, thin film and coating principles. Strong analytical capability is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be versed in using MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Proficiency with MATLAB desirable.
• Qualified candidates should be US Persons.

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.

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.