Manufacturing Systems Engineer Co-Op

Entegris; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Entegris in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Co-Op for Spring 2027. The six‑month program supports digitizing manufacturing operations and enabling data‑driven insights.

You will work with MES, analytics, and cross‑functional teams to transform processes and drive value. Ideal candidates are pursuing Industrial, Chemical, Systems Engineering or CS/IT, graduating around 2028, and comfortable with data, databases, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student; available to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to start in January and complete by June.
• Target graduation in 2028 or pursuing a Master’s degree is feasible.

Responsibilities

• Drive user engagement and adoption of manufacturing systems with site teams.
• Learn MES, process control technologies, and analytics tools.
• Collaborate with end users to gather feedback and identify enhancements.
• Support requirements, testing, training, and post-implementation support.
• Create training materials and user guides; maintain SOPs.

Skills

Data analysis

Manufacturing systems

MES

Data visualization

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

SQL

Cross-functional collaboration

Process understanding

Education

Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Computer Science / IT

Tools

SQL

Data visualization tools

MES tooling

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Systems Engineer Co-Op

Job Description

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission.

The Role

Our site in Colorado Springs, CO - Rockrimmon is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. Entegris is digitizing operations and increasingly adding automation to our manufacturing capabilities. As a member of our Global Supply Chain team, you will be working with our plant teams to lead transformation of existing processes to be set up in a digital system to enable enhanced visibility, process improvement, and advanced analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Drive user engagement and adoption of manufacturing systems by partnering with site teams to understand needs and identify opportunities for increased value delivery.
• Learn Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), process control technologies, and manufacturing analytics tools to support digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Collaborate with site end users to gather feedback, understand challenges, and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Evaluate and prioritize improvement opportunities based on business impact and value potential.
• Support the delivery of manufacturing systems projects through requirements gathering, testing, training, and post-implementation support.
• Develop and deliver training materials and user education sessions to increase system adoption and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Model manufacturing processes within Manufacturing Execution Systems to support production operations.
• Execute testing and validation activities to ensure solutions meet business and operational requirements.
• Monitor project progress and communicate key achievements, risks, and next steps to stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in application support activities, troubleshooting issues and assisting users with system-related questions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify innovative ways to leverage manufacturing technologies and drive operational excellence.
• Help expand team capacity by supporting ongoing initiatives, process improvements, and project execution.

What We Seek

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments and solving manufacturing problems with data
• Problem Solving Ability: Starting from an end goal and working back through known information to solve problems and address challenges
• Keen to Model / Quantify real world processes in digital, discrete methods
• Ability to communicate technical information and understand & address stakeholder concerns
• Experience working with databases, data communication protocols, and data visualization tools
• Leadership to organize problems, drive progress, and deliver solutions
• A drive to understand the big picture of how systems work
• Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year: Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Systems Engineering or Comp Sci / IT / Similar Graduating 2028 is target or Master’s students also would be feasible

Eligibility

Must be a currently enrolled student Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in January through June Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in a co‑op program Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for co‑ops/internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1‑B lottery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On‑site presence at manufacturing facility, ability to work on shop floor to support projects

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $20-$30/hour range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
• Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better. Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.