Materials Solutions Intern: CMP Lab Research (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship pay

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois seeks a Materials Solutions Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This 12–14 week role supports CMP application development through hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to address customer challenges.

You will plan experiments, analyze results, and contribute to technical summaries while working with cross-functional teams. Requires enrolled student in relevant engineering/science majors and on-site presence in Aurora.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience and strong problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot technical challenges and drive solutions
• Ability to analyze data methodically, solve technical problems, and draw evidence-based conclusions; proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, while JMP, Minitab, or design of experiments experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment; on-site presence in Aurora, Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute cleanroom and CMP polishing experiments under mentor guidance, with safety and consistency.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data, including removal rate, selectivity, surface quality, and other metrics.
• Support evaluation of CMP slurries, pads, post-CMP cleans, and related process conditions; document observations and next steps.
• Prepare clear technical summaries and presentations, collaborating with cross-functional teams on projects.

Skills

Lab experience

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Majors in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

Tools

Excel

JMP

Minitab

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Aurora, Illinois seeks a Materials Solutions Engineering Intern for Summer 2027. This 12–14 week role supports CMP application development through hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to address customer challenges.

You will plan experiments, analyze results, and contribute to technical summaries while working with cross-functional teams. Requires enrolled student in relevant engineering/science majors and on-site presence in Aurora.