Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-

• 6-12 month co-op assignment 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

Summary & Objectives:

MKS Instruments is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer Co-op to join the team. As a Software Engineer Co-op at MKS Power Solutions, you will partner with Software and Computer Engineers and develop a process automation application to support productivity improvements in FPGA designs in support of RF power generators for use in semiconductor manufacturing applications. In this role, you will report to the Software Development Manager.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop a Matlab based process automation application to support productivity improvements in FPGA designs
• Gather requirements, develop application, roll out the application to a wider team, gather feedback and improve the application over time.
• Work with the Software, Digital, and Control Engineering staff to develop designs for prototypes in the area of digital control systems for MKS products.
• Will assist in the design of digital circuits, embedded software (C, C++) and firmware for programmable logic devices using VHDL (FPGAs and CPLDs).
• Participate and contribute to the software development process through daily standups, design planning, code review and feature demonstrations.
• Perform tests and troubleshoot at the system level.
• Travel Requirements: Travel is not required.

Required Skills:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant majors
• Must have direct knowledge and prior experience with Matlab and VHDL languages
• Must have basic knowledge of source control systems
• Good communication skills and a “hands on” approach to problem solving.
• Preference for fourth or fifth year students

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of Agile development process and tools (Jira) desired.
• Familiarity with Linux operating system
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 to $29.00 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 2024; 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.

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 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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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.