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.

Through our partnership with University of Oregon, we are looking for an exceptional Applications Engineering Intern who can help define the next generations of MKS’ industrial laser machining systems. You will work to define the capabilities and limitations of new systems and product lines in collaboration with other highly motivated engineering and product marketing colleagues. You will also use these systems to provide applications solutions for key customers in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Key job functions include:

• Utilization of design-of-experiments (DOE) methodology to prepare and perform applications work

• Performance of broad metrology and analysis techniques, including but not limited to optical and confocal microscopy, focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEM), and automated optical inspection tools

• Data analysis using various statistical and image analysis software

• Development of applications guides and best-known-method documentation for communication between applications teams and MKS sites

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of tools used throughout the course of your job

What will you bring to the team, along with your curiosity and creativity is:

• Enrolled at University of Oregon in Master's degree, or Ph.D. or equivalent; or comparable mix of education and experience in industrial applications, physics and/or engineering.

• Knowledge about laser-material interactions from the optics and/or materials science perspective; experience with optics & scanning subsystems and/or UV and CO2 lasers is a plus

• Comfortability with hands-on use of optics and optomechanics components is a plus

• A self-motivated, enthusiastic approach to cross-functional problem solving and communication

• Background with Python, Matlab, or similar is a plus

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not sponsor employment visas.

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.