Reliability Engineer Co-Op

Entegris; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Entegris in Bedford, MA is seeking a Reliability Engineer Co-Op for the Spring 2027 season. The 6‑month program focuses on improving equipment reliability, uptime, and process yield with collaboration across maintenance and process engineering.

You will engage in design and upgrade activities for coating and etching tools, participate in safety programs, and contribute to cost-saving initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in a clean-room environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using data to drive continuous improvement, sustainability, reliability and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to offer solutions and bring a new perspective.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance and process engineering to drive process and product quality.
• Participate in safety programs.
• Mitigate equipment obsolescence and business continuity risks.
• Scope and design new equipment to support manufacturing capacity.
• Upgrade existing equipment to increase availability and revenue per sq. ft.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve equipment availability.
• Review opportunities for improvement with current equipment and fixtures.
• Support spare part identification and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Team focus

Cross-functional communication

Data-driven improvement

Solution-oriented

Chemicals handling

Clean room

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

Job Title

Reliability 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 Bedford, MA is seeking a Reliability Engineer Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. This position will be responsible for improving the reliability of equipment and parameters to improve uptime and process yield. They will work with process engineering and maintenance to improve procedures, troubleshooting, implementing process improvements, and documenting new procedures and tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Work with maintenance team and process engineering team to drive process and product quality.
• Participate in safety programs.
• Work with teams to mitigate equipment obsolescence and business continuity risks.
• Work with teams to scope and design new equipment (coating tools, etching tools etc.) to support manufacturing capacity.
• Work with team to upgrade existing equipment to increase availability and revenue per sq. ft.
• Work with cross functional team to improve equipment availability and drive excellence.
• Review opportunities for improvement with current equipment and fixtures that could impact product yield.
• Work with development team and process team to bring new capabilities in new and support facilitation activities.
• Support equipment FMEAs.
• Review technical documents.
• Work with teams to drive cost saving efforts with equipment related expense.
• Support spare part identification.

What We Seek

• The ideal candidate is team focused, driven to excellence, innovative in developing solutions, and seeking to continuously improve.
• Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced, and diverse environment.
• Experience utilizing data to drive continuous improvement, sustainability, reliability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Eagerness to offer solutions and bring a new perspective to the team.
• Ability to work with chemicals and in clean room environment.
• Ability to use mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Understanding of pneumatic control systems is a plus.

Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year

Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines. Graduation Spring of 2027 or Spring of 2028 preferred.

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

Occasional lifting of items less than 20 pounds.

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

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.