About the role#
Entegris is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern for a 12-14 week assignment at our manufacturing facility in Chaska, Minnesota. This position offers hands-on experience in a high-tech environment, working alongside Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations teams. You will apply classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing challenges and gain exposure to industry-standard quality methodologies.
What you'll do#
- Complete an assigned project or improvement initiative and present recommendations to stakeholders.
- Assist with continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality, process capability, yield, or operational consistency.
- Participate in structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone/Ishikawa analysis, Pareto analysis, and basic statistical methods.
- Investigate product or process nonconformances and document findings.
- Support the development and maintenance of quality documentation, including inspection methods, work instructions, and quality records.
- Assist with measurement system, inspection, and process-monitoring activities.
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Gain exposure to quality systems including SPC, MSA, FMEA, control plans, CAPA, and process capability analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an accredited bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Data/Applied Science, or a related technical field.
- Completion of foundational coursework in mathematics, statistics, engineering, or science.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and communicate technical information.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Willingness to work safely in both office and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing or laboratory areas.
- Ability to stand and walk for periods on the manufacturing floor and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to comply with all environmental, health, safety, and cleanroom requirements.
Location & details#
- Location: Chaska, Minnesota.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: This position does not offer immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
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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