2027 Summer Undergraduate Project Management Intern/Co-op
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A Day in Your Life at MKSAs a Project Management Intern at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering, Project Management, and cross-functional internal teams to support the planning and execution of Product Development Process (PDP) projects. In this role, …
A Day in Your Life at MKS As a Project Management Intern at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering, Project Management, and cross-functional internal teams to support the planning and execution of Product Development Process (PDP) projects. In this role, you will report to the Director, Engineering Project Management.
You Will Make an Impact By:
Supporting PDP projects by assisting in tracking scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables
Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to gather project updates and maintain alignment
Assisting in development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and status reports
Helping identify risks, issues, and dependencies while supporting mitigation planning
Participating in project meetings, documenting notes, and following up on action items
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes, tools, and reporting
Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of travel is required
Skills You Bring:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Business, or related field
0–2 years of relevant academic or internship experience
Basic understanding of project management principles or product development lifecycle
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar)
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Skills:
Exposure to hardware product development, manufacturing, or R&D environments
Familiarity with Agile or stage-gate PDP methodologies
Experience with data analysis, Excel, or dashboard reporting tools
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Physical Demand 1: Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
Physical Demand 2: Ability to participate in meetings and collaborative work sessions
Working Condition 1: Hybrid work environment (onsite and remote)
Working Condition 2: Occasional travel to support project or business needs
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.
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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