Job Description

Undergraduate Co-op Program Overview-

• 3-month intern/co-op assignment from May 2025 to August 2025 or June 2025 to September 2025 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
• Networking opportunities with peers and executives
• Exposure to different divisions of the business
• Understanding of MKS Instruments’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Undergraduate Intern / Co-op, you will partner with the Human Resources team to support the daily operation of the Irvine facility through collaborative and meaningful work. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Human Resources.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Supporting the onboarding process by preparing orientation materials and assisting new hires
• Assisting with exit interviews and offboarding procedures, and discovering more about how the HR department can optimize retention
• Supporting employees by providing answers to questions and assisting with issue resolution
• Helping prepare and distribute HR communications
• Participating in the organization and coordination of HR events, training sessions, and meetings
• Helping compile and analyze HR metrics and reports
• Electronically filing HR documents and other HR administrative responsibilities

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program for H uman Resources Management, Business, or another related field
• Experience working in an office or manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, well-developed computer skills, and the ability to complete administrative tasks efficiently
• Must possess well-developed communication skills and be a good team player
• Qualified candidate must be US Persons
• Relocation and temporary housing benefits are not available for this position

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Will perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Will primarily work in an indoor office and manufacturing environment, with some outdoor settings

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay: $19.00 to 25.00 per hour. This is a good faith estimate of the expected salary 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 March 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.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Instruments, 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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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