Spring product environmental compliance

Job Posting Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:
As a Product Environmental Compliance Engineer Co-op at MKS Inc., you will partner with Global Product Compliance to assess product BOMs for environmental compliance and execute regulatory compliance activities for MKS product lines nationally and internationally. In this role, you will report to the Director Operations, Compliance.

Co-op Program Overview:

• 12-month co-op assignment 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 culture & belonging

Co-op Term: This is a 12-month co-op beginning in January 2026. Candidates must be available for the entire duration of the assignment.

Co-Op Location: This co-op can be based at many of our facilities in the United States such as: Wilmington, MA, Irvine, CA, Broomfield, CO, Beaverton, OR, and more.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Closely partnering with compliance engineers and product development teams globally to assess environmental compliance of products worldwide
• Data mining product BOMs for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
• Participating in project/product discussions and responding to customer requests for documentation
• Preparing Declarations of Conformity and product environmental attestations
• Working with third-party laboratories to schedule and support compliance testing activities
• Generating training presentations

Skills You Bring:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant major

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of EPA TSCA, PFAS, RoHS, REACH, POP, FCC, CE, KC
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Excel calculations
• Python database coding

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• Operates in a professional office environment
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Compensation and Benefits:

Hourly Pay Range: $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary 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.

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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