Operations Co-Op

Entegris • Hillsboro, OR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Hillsboro, OR is seeking an Operations Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. This role provides a unique opportunity for a student to gain hands-on operations leadership experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting the CMP Polishing Pads business. As an Operations Co-op, you will partner with production supervisors, engineers, technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams to support daily manufacturing operations and strategic improvement initiatives. You will contribute to projects focused on safety, quality, productivity, employee engagement, and operational excellence while developing leadership, problem-solving, and business management skills in a manufacturing environment. This position may support manufacturing operations within Thermoset Compression Molding, Machining, Lamination, Automation, or other manufacturing areas based on business needs and project assignments.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and interpret operational and business data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030.
• Must be enrolled in a accredited college or university throughout the duration of the co-op.
• 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.
• Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment, including walking, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership through coursework, student organizations, research, athletics, military service, or other extracurricular activities.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Power BI, project management, or process improvement tools.
• Prior internship, co-op, leadership, manufacturing, operations, or business experience.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of CMP polishing pads.
• Analyze operational performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Partner with production supervisors and operators to identify and implement process improvements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions associated with operational, quality, or safety issues.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of continuous improvement projects across manufacturing departments.
• Support workforce engagement initiatives, training programs, and employee development efforts.
• Develop and maintain operational dashboards, visual management tools, and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and EHS teams to support business objectives.
• Evaluate production workflows and recommend improvements to throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Participate in daily operating reviews, leadership meetings, and production planning activities.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and business cases to site leadership.
• Complete a meaningful operations-focused project with measurable business impact during the co-op assignment.

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: Entry Level