2026/2027 Part-Time Technical Product Specialist Intern

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

If you're looking for a challenging experience in technical/marketing environment, our Technical Product Specialist Intern position will expose you to the latest precision motion technology, that address difficult problems that make the world a better place. You will help us introduce new products and communicate this to our customer base.

As a Technical Product Specialist Intern at MKS Instruments/Newport Corporation, you will partner with Product Marketing to assist with web maintenance, marketing collateral, competitive research, demo/evaluations, and work in the motion lab, testing motion control products, etc. In this role, you will report to the Director of Product Management and Applications in France and the Senior Product Marketing Specialist locally in Irvine, CA.

This is a Fall 2026 to Summer 2027, or longer, Undergraduate Internship.

40 hours per week during the summer, 20 hours per week in the fall

Combination of remote and on-site work

Undergraduate Internship Program Overview- 

Fall 2026 to Summer 2027 (or longer) Undergraduate internship, within a functional area of MKS Instruments that provides students a comprehensive and engaging experience from before your program starts to after the program ends. 

Meaningful work and project assignments, such as: testing motion control products, etc., in the motion lab, marketing collateral, competitive research and demo/evaluations, etc.

Networking opportunities with peers and executives 

Exposure to different divisions of the business 

Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Skills You Will Bring:

Enrolled in Bachelor's Degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Biomedical, or relevant majors

Sophomore or Junior undergrad student

Ideal if hands on experience, working in lab, with equipment and control systems.

Proficient with office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Experience with Programming is desirable

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work or general instructions on new assignments

Detail oriented and able to work independently

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $23.00 to $29.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected hourly pay 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.

The application period for the intern/co-op position is estimated to be through the end of July 2025; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates

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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