R&D Intern

Entegris, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Comprehensive rewards package

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Franklin, MA is seeking an R&D Intern for the Summer 2027 season to support development and characterization of advanced adsorbent materials used in filtration and separation technologies.

The role offers hands-on opportunities in material characterization, adsorption testing, and lab-scale experiments, with mentorship from experienced scientists and engineers.

This paid internship requires enrollment as a student and offers a 12-14 week schedule, Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering/Science.
• Strong laboratory and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and scientific data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility: Must be currently enrolled student.
• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in June through August.
• Must be familiar with the university's requirements to participate in a co-op program.
• Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery not available.

Responsibilities

• Characterize adsorbent materials and build a lab database.
• Conduct adsorption capacity studies including prep and documentation.
• Support development and optimization of new adsorbent media.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on product development, reporting, troubleshooting, and safety.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Written and verbal communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelors or Masters in Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering/Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: R&D Intern – Summer 2027

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 Franklin, MA is seeking an R&D Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration. Our site in Franklin, MA is seeking an R&D Co-Op to join our team for the Summer 2027 season. In this role, you will support the development and characterization of advanced adsorbent materials used in filtration, purification, and chemical separation applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in material characterization, adsorption testing, product development, and laboratory-scale experimentation while working closely with experienced scientists and engineers.

What You'll Do:

• Characterize adsorbent materials and help develop a database for the lab.
• Conduct adsorption capacity studies for various chemicals and contaminants, including sample preparation, experimentation, and documentation.
• Support the development and optimization of new adsorbent media through experimental design, testing, and performance assessment.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on product development activities, technical reporting, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safe laboratory practices.

What We Seek:

• Pursuing Bachelors' or master's in below mentioned areas
• Strong laboratory and data analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and scientific data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year: Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering/ Science.
• Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled student
• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in June through August
• 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.

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 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.