CMP Pad R&D Intern — Summer 2027

Entegris, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a CMP Pad R&D Summer Intern for the 2027 season. The 12–14 week internship provides hands-on experience in developing and evaluating materials and technologies for CMP applications, with laboratory experimentation, material characterization, and data analysis.

You will work under scientists and engineers, conduct experiments, document procedures, and help with safety and continuous improvement efforts while pursuing a related bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in a science or engineering discipline related to materials or chemical sciences.
• Hands-on laboratory experience through coursework, research, or prior internship experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in experimental research and material development.
• Ability to organize and analyze data using tools such as Microsoft Excel; experience with statistical analysis tools is a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative R&D environment.
• Commitment to safe laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory experiments for new material and product development.
• Prepare samples and perform material characterization and other laboratory testing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data to support technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Document experimental procedures and results and communicate findings to scientists, engineers, and project teams.
• Contribute to laboratory safety, organization, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science/engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR, seeks a CMP Pad R&D Summer Intern for the 2027 season. The 12–14 week internship provides hands-on experience in developing and evaluating materials and technologies for CMP applications, with laboratory experimentation, material characterization, and data analysis.

You will work under scientists and engineers, conduct experiments, document procedures, and help with safety and continuous improvement efforts while pursuing a related bachelor’s or master’s degree.