Job Description
Atotech, a brand within the Materials Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, develops leading process and manufacturing technologies for advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing. Applying a comprehensive systems-and-solutions approach, Atotech's portfolio includes chemistry, equipment, software, and services for innovative and high-technology applications. These solutions are used in a wide variety of end-markets, including datacenter, consumer electronics and communications infrastructure, as well as in numerous industrial and consumer applications such as automotive, heavy machinery, and household appliances.
With its well-established innovative strength and industry-leading global TechCenter network, MKS delivers pioneering solutions through its Atotech brand – combined with unparalleled on-site support for customers worldwide. For more information about Atotech, please visit us at atotech.com.
MKS in Berlin is looking for a
Compulsory Internship in Chemistry (Surface Treatment & Metallization) - as of January 2025
Reference number: R11285
As a compulsory intern (m/f/d) at the Business Unit of Surface Treatment and Metallization (BU STM), you will partner with the Plating Through Hole (PTH) R&D S Team to support the development of pal-ladium-free activation systems for electroless copper plating as well as the development of electroless copper baths. In this role, you will report to the R&D Manager.
Your responsibility
- Executing assigned tasks
- Critically evaluating results obtained
- Documenting results obtained
- Presenting results to PTH R&D S Team as well as the BU STM Teams if relevant
- Speaking up at all times!
- You are at the end of your bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and have to complete a compulsory internship
- Technical understanding and experimental skills (in the laboratory)
- Basic laboratory skills including gravimetry and titrimetry
- Fundamental physical chemistry skills and organic chemistry skills
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English
- Professional and situation-appropriate demeanour, structured and careful way of working
- Communication skills, ability to work in a team, flexibility
- Remuneration: 450 euros/month; we require the internship contract from your university before concluding the contract
Preferred Skills
- Experience in UV/Vis spectroscopy
- Experience in IR spectroscopy
- Experience in electrochemistry
- German is a plus
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