Quality Intern - Summer 2027

Entegris • San Luis Obispo, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Quality Intern to join its Quality team at the San Luis Obispo, California site for Summer 2027. This 12–14-week internship offers hands-on experience supporting quality improvement work in a manufacturing environment. The intern will analyze production and defect data, assist with root-cause investigations, and collaborate with Quality Engineers and Operations to improve product quality and manufacturing processes. The role is on-site and scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning in May and continuing through August.

The internship is intended for a currently enrolled student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date in 2028 or 2029. No prior professional quality or manufacturing experience is required. Candidates must meet their university's requirements for participating in an internship program. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

The position involves working in both office and manufacturing-floor environments. Physical activities may include standing and walking for extended periods, sitting at a computer, bending, reaching, moving around manufacturing areas, occasionally lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, and wearing required personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student and meet the university's requirements to participate in an internship program.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical field, with an expected graduation date of 2028 or 2029.
• Ability to work on-site in San Luis Obispo, California, during the internship.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May through August.
• Basic understanding of engineering, manufacturing, or quality principles through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work with data and identify trends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Must not require Entegris immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, sit and work at a computer, bend, reach, and move through manufacturing areas as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally and wear required personal protective equipment in designated manufacturing areas.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing quality activities in collaboration with Quality Engineers and production teams.
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify recurring defects, process issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with quality investigations and root-cause analysis related to manufacturing issues and nonconforming material.
• Support corrective actions by collecting data, tracking actions, and verifying improvements.
• Participate in process improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, variation, rework, and waste.
• Help maintain and improve quality documentation, including work instructions, inspection requirements, and quality records.
• Support production-floor quality activities, including inspections, process checks, and issue follow-up.
• Work with Engineering, Operations, and other functions on cross-functional quality projects.

Benefits

• Generous benefits intended to support career development, health, and financial well-being.
• Values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.
• Collaborative work culture that encourages employees to contribute ideas and input.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern