Materials Engineering Co-Op

Job Title:

Materials Engineering Co-Op

Job Description:

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission.

Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a Materials Engineering Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. The Advanced Purity Solutions, Materials Engineering Team is seeking a creative and innovative individual to help accelerate the development of next generation materials to meet the needs of leading semiconductor technology developers.

This role of Materials Engineering Co‑op reports to the Materials Engineering Senior Manager. AI, loT, Automation, and Digitization are fueling growth in the semiconductor industry. This is creating opportunities at Entegris as we develop leading-edge polymeric materials to meet these technology demands. Join our team and apply your expertise and leadership to be a part of creating materials to solve complex customer challenges.

• Lead polymer development projects involving cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, product management, sales, marketing, and global supply management)
• Use your expertise to create materials solutions based on customer‑defined product and application needs
• Develop qualification plans and success criteria for a given application
• Provide support to engineering and other departments(manufacturing, processing, incoming quality, etc.) on new and existing materials issues
• Investigate materials failures to determine root cause and work with cross functional teams to recommend corrective actions
• Document work via data packages and material specifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials / Chemical / Polymer Engineering
• Experience/exposure with formulation and development of polymeric compounds
• Analytical background with working knowledge of chemical and polymer analysis laboratory instrumentation and methodologies
• Knowledge of polymer manufacturing and processing including injection molding, rotomolding, blow molding, and extrusion
• Experience using structured DOE and statistical methods in an R&D environment
• Understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action processes and tools
• Experience in a global R&D environment is preferred

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Materials / Chemical / Polymer Engineering Target Graduation Date of December 2027 or May 2028

• Must be a currently enrolled student
• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in January through June
• Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in a co‑op program

Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for co‑ops/internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1‑B lottery.

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