Data-Driven Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

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

Job summary

Entegris in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co‑Op for the Spring 2027 season. This 6‑month assignment offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced CMP Polishing Pads manufacturing environment and the chance to support production, quality, and improvement initiatives.

As a Co‑Op, you will analyze data, assist with DOE and engineering trials, apply Lean/Six Sigma principles, and develop documentation while partnering with engineers, technicians, and operators to drive safety,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or CAD software is a plus.
• Prior internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers in sustaining safe, efficient, and high-quality production processes.
• Collect, organize, and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, process variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with root cause investigations related to quality issues, equipment performance, scrap reduction, and process deviations.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on Safety, Quality, and Productivity metrics.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, control plans, standard operating procedures, and visual management tools.
• Support SPC activities and process capability assessments.
• Assist in planning, executing, and documenting engineering trials and DOE.
• Participate in equipment qualifications, process validations, and new product introductions.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve manufacturing performance.
• Present project findings and recommendations to engineering and site leadership teams.
• Complete a meaningful engineering project with measurable business impact during the co-op assignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Power BI

CAD software

Job description

Entegris in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co‑Op for the Spring 2027 season. This 6‑month assignment offers hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced CMP Polishing Pads manufacturing environment and the chance to support production, quality, and improvement initiatives.

As a Co‑Op, you will analyze data, assist with DOE and engineering trials, apply Lean/Six Sigma principles, and develop documentation while partnering with engineers, technicians, and operators to drive safety,