Undergraduate Intern / Co-op Program Overview-
- 6-month co-op (January 2025 - June 2025) 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 Engineering co-op to join the team. In this position, you will assist other software engineers in the design, development and implementation of cost-effective production automation software for products that are used in the semiconductor and thin film markets. Principal Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining existing automation platforms (in terms of functionality, reliability and performance)
- Support new automation development initiatives and other critical projects
- Design and develop our internal .NET framework for production automation and backend management
- Collaborate with New Product Introduction (NPI) teams on design, development and deployment of new production software
- Perform root cause analysis on software failures, lead corrective action efforts and communicate results
Required Skills:
- Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or relevant majors
- Knowledge of .NET (either VB.NET or C#)
- Familiarity with Python
- Ability to solve complex problems relating to automation and software development
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work in an internationally-based, team oriented environment
Compensation and Benefits: Hourly Pay Range: $21.00 to $33.00 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. MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. #LI-MD2 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: ...@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role