MKS Instruments

2025 Fall and Spring Mechanical Engineering Co-op (R11635)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-04-11

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with production to build new capacitance sensor designs.
  • Diagnose production-related issues with sensor performance.
  • Perform various mechanical and thermal analyses using SolidWorks and/or COMSOL FEA.
  • Test sensors at the capacitance output level.
  • Test sensors and electronics at the voltage (transducer) output level.
  • Analyze test data and produce detailed reports.
  • Design and troubleshoot various test systems and bespoke test equipment via 3D printing and CNC milling.

Job Requirements

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Mechanical Engineering or relevant majors.
  • Willingness to perform extensive test data analysis.
  • Good understanding of mechanical design principles.
  • Good understanding of heat transfer principles.
  • Proficient with using test instrumentation like thermocouples, strain gauges, and infrared cameras.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods.
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