Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Entegris • Chaska, MN

2d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be full time, 6 months in duration. As a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced production environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with at least one year of completed coursework.
• Interest in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production setting and managing multiple priorities.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, production, internship, Co-Op, or hands-on technical experience is preferred.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software is preferred.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily Tier meetings to monitor production performance, identify challenges, and support operational priorities.
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste.
• Prepare and initiate Management of Change (MOC) documentation to support process improvements and operational changes.
• Present proposed process changes and improvement initiatives to cross-functional teams to gain stakeholder alignment and support.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on projects related to process optimization, productivity improvements, quality enhancements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Collect and analyze production data to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to solve manufacturing challenges.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern