Product Engineering Co-Op

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Entegris in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Product Engineering Co-Op for the Spring 2027 season, a 6-month assignment. The role supports the New Product Development group on reticle handling products, helping improve manufacturability and perform minor design work and technology research.

We seek undergraduates in Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical or related fields, graduating May 2027 or later. CAD experience with SolidWorks or Creo is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or Creo through coursework, projects, or internships is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records and organized work practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document engineering experiments and present results to the team.
• Assist with prototype assembly, testing, and performance evaluations.
• Design, build, and evaluate test fixtures and manufacturing support fixtures.
• Support efforts to improve product manufacturability and measurement methods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Undergraduate engineering student (Mech/Aero/Chemical)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Product Engineering 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 is seeking a Product Engineering Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. The New Product Development group is looking for a motivated and team-oriented individual to join our dynamic and collaborative group focused on product development for our reticle handling products as an engineering Co-Op. The core purpose of this role is to support the engineering team with improving manufacturability and measurability of our products, minor design work, researching new technologies, etc. This position reports to the Engineering Director and receives work instruction from all engineers within the group.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, execute, and document engineering experiments, including analyzing and presenting results to the team
• Design, build, and evaluate test fixtures and manufacturing support fixtures
• Assist with product development activities, including prototype assembly, testing, and performance evaluations
• Support efforts to improve product manufacturability, measurement methods, and overall design robustness
• Research emerging technologies, materials, and engineering solutions to support new product development initiatives
• Participate in design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional project discussions
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, test procedures, and technical reports
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot technical challenges and identify improvement opportunities

What We Seek

• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or similar through coursework, projects, or internships is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate records, documentation, and organized work practices
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to take initiative and work independently after initial training
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), or similar through coursework, projects, or internships is preferred

Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year

Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other similar Engineering Fields. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a graduation date of May 2027 or later. Would consider students enrolled in a graduate program.

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. 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.

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

• 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.

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.