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2025/2026 Technical Product Specialist Undergraduate Intern

MKS Instruments

Irvine, CA
Internship
Intern
23/hr-29/hr
17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

A challenging internship position at MKS Instruments/Newport Corporation for undergraduate students interested in technical and marketing environments. The role involves exposure to precision motion technology, assisting with product introduction, marketing collateral, competitive research, and testing in the motion lab. The internship offers meaningful project work, networking opportunities, and insight into the company's divisions and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is a summer to spring program with flexible remote and on-site work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with web maintenance, marketing collateral, and competitive research.
  • Conduct demo evaluations and testing of motion control products in the motion lab.
  • Partner with Product Marketing and report to the Director of Product Management and Applications in France and the Senior Product Marketing Specialist in Irvine, CA.
  • Support the introduction of new products and communicate technical information to customers.
  • Engage in meaningful work and project assignments related to testing, marketing, and evaluations.

Requirements

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Biomedical, or relevant majors.
  • Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student.
  • Hands-on experience working in a lab with equipment and control systems is ideal.
  • Proficient with office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
  • Detail-oriented.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with programming.

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a relevant Bachelor's Degree program.
  • Rising Junior or Senior status.

Benefits & Perks

  • Hourly pay range of $23.00 to $29.00 per hour.
  • Benefits package including 11 paid holidays, sick time, and 15 paid vacation days accrued biweekly.
  • Flexible work schedule during summer and fall.
  • Networking opportunities with peers and executives.
  • Exposure to different divisions of the business.

Working at MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and values merit, qualifications, and business needs in hiring decisions. They promote a team-oriented culture and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 4, 2025
Job CategoryMarket Research
Salary23/hr-29/hr
Job TypeInternship
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceIntern

About MKS Instruments

Website

mks.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Irvine, CA

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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