2026 Spring-Summer Computer Science MECOP Intern

MKS Instruments • Beaverton, OR

1d • $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Computer Science Intern at MKS, you will partner with the Systems Quality & Reliability group to develop software applications to improve our processes. In 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.

Requirements

• Accepted into MECOP program
• Completed 2 years toward Computer Science BS Degree

Nice To Haves

• Software Engineering
• Data Science

Responsibilities

• Develop and 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 parameters from 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 layouts, creating templates to effectively capture and organize action items for various projects or teams. Leverage Smartsheet's 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.
• Create and Maintain Documentation: Develop and update technical documentation, user manuals, design documents, or code comments, to ensure clarity and maintainability for the development team.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern