2026 Spring-Summer Computer Science MECOP Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Computer Science Intern at MKS you will partner with the Systems Quality & Reliability group to develop software applications to improve our this role you will report to the Senior Director of Quality.

Internship Program Overview:

• 6-month intern assignment within a functional area of MKS Inc. 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 culture & belonging.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Developand Implement Automated Log Parsing Solutions:Design and build Python-based applications or scripts to intelligently parse complex system log files automatically extracting filtering and structuring critical performance parametersfrom system reliability life tests. Identify trends or anomalies.

• Enhance Existing Applications and SharePoint Sites:Update and improve current internal applications and the failure reporting SharePoint sites by implementing new features optimizing performance and enhancing user experience to better support quality team collaboration.

• Develop Interactive Dashboards and Reports:Design and create compelling Power BI reports and dashboards that effectively visualize quality data trends.

• Develop Smartsheet Solutions:Design and implement Smartsheet layoutscreating templates to effectively capture and organize action items for various projects or teams. Leverage Smartsheets automation capabilities (e.g. automated alerts update requests approval workflows) to streamline the action item tracking process reduce manual effort and improve communication efficiency.

• Assist in System Software Development and Testing:Work alongside experienced engineers to write debug and test code for new features bug fixes or internal tools. This could involve contributing to various stages of the software development lifecycle.

• CreateandMaintain Documentation:Develop and update technical documentation user manuals design documents or code comments to ensure clarity and maintainability for the development team.

Skills You Bring:

• Accepted into MECOP program

• Completed 2 years toward Computer Science BS Degree

Preferred Skills:

• Software Engineering

• Data Science

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Perform activities such as sitting standing or typing for extended periods of time

• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Must be able to exchange accurate information

• The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Operates in a professional office environment

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $27.00 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.

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