About the role#
Entegris is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota for the Summer 2027 season. This is a full-time, 12 to 14-week assignment. You will work on-site, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between May and August.
What you'll do#
- Support a Continuous Improvement project from initial problem definition through analysis, implementation, and validation.
- Analyze production, quality, and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, workflow mapping, and root-cause analysis to understand manufacturing processes.
- Apply Lean and Continuous Improvement methods such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, standard work, and DMAIC.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and production teams to develop and implement practical process improvements.
- Work with operators and other stakeholders to understand process challenges and gather feedback.
- Create and update SOPs, work instructions, standard work, and visual controls to sustain improvements.
- Use Excel and Power BI to analyze data, track KPIs, and measure project results.
- Evaluate improvement impact through productivity, cycle time, OEE, yield, capacity, scrap reduction, and cost-savings metrics.
- Present project findings, recommendations, and results to site leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related technical or business discipline.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in manufacturing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work across multiple teams.
- Self-motivated and curious, with a willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor to learn processes firsthand.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while observing processes and conducting time studies.
- Ability to move safely throughout a manufacturing environment and comply with PPE requirements, including safety glasses and safety footwear.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods for data analysis and documentation.
- Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs.
- Familiarity with university requirements for co-op participation.
- Note: Entegris does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
- Preferred but not required: Experience with Power BI, Lean Six Sigma training, or prior experience in an internship, co-op, manufacturing, or laboratory setting.
Location & details#
- Location: Chaska, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
About Entegris
Entegris provides materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Founded in 1966, the company operates globally with a focus on microcontamination control, chemical handling, and advanced materials. It maintains headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across its research, manufacturing, and analytical laboratory sites.
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