About the role#
Entegris is seeking a Materials Engineering Co-Op to join the Advanced Purity Solutions team in Chaska, Minnesota. This position is for the Winter 2027 season and lasts for 6 months. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. This is a paid, full-time, on-site role. Please note that Entegris does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
What you'll do#
- Lead polymer development projects with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and product management.
- Create material solutions that meet specific customer product and application requirements.
- Develop qualification plans and define success criteria for applications.
- Support engineering and other departments by addressing issues with new and existing materials.
- Investigate material failures to find root causes and work with teams to recommend corrective actions.
- Document your findings through data packages and material specifications.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program for Materials, Chemical, or Polymer Engineering.
- Experience or exposure to the formulation and development of polymeric compounds.
- Analytical background with knowledge of chemical and polymer analysis laboratory instrumentation and methods.
- Knowledge of polymer manufacturing and processing techniques such as injection molding, rotomolding, blow molding, and extrusion.
- Experience with structured DOE and statistical methods in an R&D environment.
- Understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action processes.
- Familiarity with your university requirements for participating in a co-op program.
- Experience in a global R&D environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Chaska, Minnesota
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through June)
- Schedule: 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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