Undergrad Mechanical Engineering Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Mechanical Engineering co-op at MKS, you will work within the Direct Pressure Engineering group to support the design, analysis, build and test of capacitance sensors and transducers. In this role you will report to Sr Mgr, Engineering. Intern / Co-op Program Overview: Meaningful work and project assignments Networking opportunities with peers and executives Intern/Co-op Term: This is a 6-month internship/co-op beginning in January 2027. Working closely with engineering and production to build prototype designs Helping diagnose production related issues with sensor performance Performing various types of mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and/or COMSOL FEA with the help/guidance of senior Mechanical Engineers Testing pressure transducers at the sensor and system level Analyzing test data and produce detailed reports Designing and fabricate test equipment via 3D printing, CNC milling, etc. Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of Travel is required. Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Comfortable with using standard hand tools for building electromechanical devices and test systems SolidWorks CAD modeling Microsoft Excel, MATLAB or Python script writing for data processing Familiar with basic electrical testing and debugging methods Capability to perform extensive test data analysis Good understanding of mechanical design principles Good understanding of heat transfer principles The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) Operates in a professional office environment Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $31.00 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. 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 2026; MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. 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). S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees. 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. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io.