Summer Lean & Process Improvement Intern

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

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Chaska, MN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. The 12–14 week assignment offers hands-on experience on real CI projects on the manufacturing floor.

You will work with cross-functional teams to map processes, perform time studies, apply Lean methods, and analyze data using Excel and Power BI, delivering measurable improvements and presenting findings to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with interest in manufacturing and CI.
• Comfortable with data and using Excel; Power BI is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Self-motivated and curious, with willingness to learn on the manufacturing floor.
• No prior professional experience required; internship/coop or process-improvement exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a meaningful CI project from problem definition through analysis, implementation and validation.
• Analyze production, quality and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Conduct time studies, cycle-time analysis, workflow mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Apply Lean methods (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, standard work, DMAIC).
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and production teams to implement improvements.
• Interact with operators to understand challenges and gather feedback.
• Create and update SOPs, work instructions, standard work and visual controls.
• Use Excel and Power BI to analyze data, track KPIs and measure results.
• Evaluate business impact via productivity, cycle time, OEE, yield, capacity and scrap reduction.
• Present findings and recommendations to site leadership at internship conclusion.

Skills

Strong analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Manufacturing interest

Excel proficiency

Power BI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in IE/Manufacturing/ME/Ops/SC/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Entegris, Inc. in Chaska, MN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Intern for Summer 2027. The 12–14 week assignment offers hands-on experience on real CI projects on the manufacturing floor.

You will work with cross-functional teams to map processes, perform time studies, apply Lean methods, and analyze data using Excel and Power BI, delivering measurable improvements and presenting findings to site leadership.