Quality Engineering Co-Op

Entegris • Colorado Springs, CO

8d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Colorado Springs, CO - Rockrimmon is seeking a Quality 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 Quality Engineering Co-Op, you will work alongside experienced Quality Engineers supporting our growing Injection Molding operations in Colorado Springs. This hands-on role provides exposure to manufacturing, quality systems, process validation, metrology, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data.
• Interest in manufacturing, quality engineering, plastics processing, injection molding, medical device, semiconductor, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• 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

• Exposure to statistical analysis, quality tools, or engineering laboratory environments is preferred.
• Experience with CAD, Minitab, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality systems, or metrology equipment is a plus.
• Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial focus)
• Graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Engineers with process validations, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities for new products, tooling, and equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, improve process capability, and support defect reduction efforts.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Help develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, sampling plans, and PFMEAs.
• Participate in audits, process reviews, and quality system compliance activities to support ISO 9001 and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Metrology, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve process performance.
• Support new product introductions and tooling transfers by collecting, organizing, and analyzing production and validation data.
• Utilize metrology equipment and statistical tools to evaluate product and process performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Present technical findings and project updates to engineering and operational teams.

Benefits

• $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