Materials Engineering Co-Op - Polymer R&D for Semiconductors

Entegris, Inc.; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $20-$30/hour

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Materials Engineering Co‑Op for the Spring 2027 season. The 6‑month assignment focuses on advancing next‑generation polymeric materials for semiconductor technologies and reports to the Materials Engineering Senior Manager.

You will lead polymer development projects, develop qualification plans, and support multiple departments to resolve material issues. This co‑op emphasizes hands‑on lab work and cross‑functional teamwork in a global R&D setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Materials / Chemical / Polymer Engineering.
• Experience/exposure with formulation and development of polymeric compounds.
• Analytical background with working knowledge of chemical and polymer analysis laboratory instrumentation and methodologies.
• Knowledge of polymer manufacturing and processing including injection molding, rotomolding, blow molding, and extrusion.
• Experience using structured DOE and statistical methods in an R&D environment.
• Understanding of Root Cause and Corrective Action processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead polymer development projects involving cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, product management, sales, marketing, and global supply management).
• Use your expertise to create materials solutions based on customer‑defined product and application needs.
• Develop qualification plans and success criteria for a given application.
• Provide support to engineering and other departments (manufacturing, processing, incoming quality, etc.) on new and existing materials issues.
• Investigate materials failures to determine root cause and work with cross functional teams to recommend corrective actions.
• Document work via data packages and material specifications.

Skills

Polymer analysis

DOE / statistics

Root Cause Analysis

Polymer processing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Materials / Chemical / Polymer Engineering

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Materials Engineering Co‑Op for the Spring 2027 season. The 6‑month assignment focuses on advancing next‑generation polymeric materials for semiconductor technologies and reports to the Materials Engineering Senior Manager.

You will lead polymer development projects, develop qualification plans, and support multiple departments to resolve material issues. This co‑op emphasizes hands‑on lab work and cross‑functional teamwork in a global R&D setting.