2026 Summer SW Electronics Graduate Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Summer SW Graduate Intern at MKS Inc., you will partner with the Engineering Team to develop, debug, and improve software and firmware for RF/DC generators and matching products. In this role, you will report to the Engineering Manager.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Designing, developing, programming, debugging, and modifying software.

• Troubleshooting code and testing firmware applications and test programs.

• Programming firmware, software, and FPGA for RF/DC generators and matching products.

• Participating in firmware design reviews, suggesting improvements, and supporting the development of new technologies.

• Gaining system-level software expertise for power delivery systems and related products.

• Using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for project management and documentation.

• Travel Requirements: Up to 5% of travel may be required.

Skills You Bring:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Proficiency in C or C++ programming.

• Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux or RTOS.

• Experience with engineering tools such as MATLAB and Python.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

• Experience in power electronics, electromagnetic circuits, digital signal processing, or step motor control.

• Experience with LabVIEW or Mathcad.

• Good English communication skills.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to remain seated at a computer for extended periods.

• Requires manual dexterity to operate computers and laboratory equipment.

• Must be able to communicate clearly with team members and document work.

• This job operates in a professional office and laboratory environment.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations.  Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS 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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