University of Oregon Applications Engineering Graduate Intern

• A Day in Your Life at MKS:
• As an Applications Engineering Intern at MKS, you will partner with Emerging Applications and Product Engineering colleagues to help define the next generations of MKS' industrial laser machining systems. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Emerging Applications.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• •Utilization of design-of-experiments (DOE) methodology to prepare and perform applications work
• •Performance of broad metrology and analysis techniques, including but not limited to optical and confocal microscopy, focused ion beam milling and scanning electron microscopes (FIB-SEM), and automated optical inspection tools
• •Data analysis using various statistical and image analysis software
• •Development of applications guides and best-known-method documentation for communication between applications teams and MKS sites
• •Maintenance and troubleshooting of tools used throughout the course of your job
• •Travel Requirements: Minimal to no travel is required (
• Skills You Bring:

• •Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD Degree program at the University of Oregon
• •Knowledge about laser-material interactions from the optics and/or materials science perspective; experience with optics & scanning subsystems and/or UV and CO2 lasers is a plus
• •Comfortability with hands-on use of optics and opto-mechanics components is a plus
• •A self-motivated, enthusiastic approach to cross-functional problem solving and communication
• •Background with Python, Matlab, or similar is a plus
• •Relocation and temporary housing may be available for the position

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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.

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