MKS Instruments, consisting of Vacuum Solutions Division and Corporate Division, 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.mksinst.com.

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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.

Position Summary:

This is an ideal opportunity for an Electrical Engineering student with a strong interest in multidisciplinary systems, test and measurement systems, analog and digital electronics, to work in a Technical Operations Test Engineering department supporting the verification and validation of newly built automatic test equipment, troubleshoot electrical issues and develop root cause. MKS Instruments is the world’s leader in vacuum and pressure measurement instrumentation, supplying precision technologies to applications in semiconductor manufacturing and analytical instrumentation.

Position Duties:

• Work under the guidance of PCBA Test Engineers on the refinement and verification of test requirement specifications by setting up lab bench instrumentation to verify proper circuit behavior.

• Assist in troubleshooting of test fixtures and or systems in production environment, soldering and debugging skills desired.

• Conduct functional test on MKS PCBA test platforms to support production and analyze non-conforming PCBAs.

• Help with inventory management of test assets, fixtures and floor layout initiatives.

• Assist in shipping and receiving of test equipment to international contract suppliers.

• Debug and validate newly built test system and fixtures.

• Update test documents as needed to support production.

Position Requirements:

• Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

• At least (2) years in an accredited BS program.

• A strong interest in test and measurement, multidisciplinary systems, analog and digital electronics.

• Some hands-on experience preferred, but not required.

• Available to complete a 6-month assignment is preferred.

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.”

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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.