R&D Engineering Intern

Entegris • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $20 - $32

About The Position

The Role: Our site in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Research & Development Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration, beginning in May 2026. The R&D Engineering team performs research related to improving and optimizing the FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) purge. The intern will work on cutting-edge purge research, apply fluid mechanics knowledge, electro-mechanics innovation, CAD design, prototyping, and testing. The Advanced Materials Handling (AMH) Division focuses on developing wafer transport and processing products used by integrated device makers (IDMs), original equipment makers (OEMs), and wafer growers in the semiconductor industry. Our customers demand high-quality, consistent, reliable, and clean products to produce high-tech devices. What You’ll Do: Design various fixtures, tools, and aerodynamic features in SolidWorks. Use principles of Fluid Mechanics to mathematically defend a design. Design, optimize, and validate flow simulations for FOUP purge. Prototype , test , and iterate on various designs to achieve a desired outcome. Engage in cutting-edge research and data acquisition. Invent electromechanical machines to improve testing. Use Finite Element Analysis to verify a design and validate it using hand calculations (solid mechanics) Engage in basic circuit design and electrical engineering principles . Work with a team of engineers t o help solve challenging problems. Present findings to other engineers and upper management .

Requirements

• Desire to apply Statics, Solid Mechanics, and Fluid Mechanics k nowledge
• Strong SolidWorks modeling abilities
• Coding capabilities (Arduino and Python ), preferred
• Software/ Hardware interface understanding.
• Mechanical and Electrical Engineering knowledge
• Self-motivated to work with stakeholders to gather the requirements and scope of projects.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate across different teams/stakeholders
• Must be a currently enrolled student
• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in mid-May/June through August/September.
• Must be familiar with the universities requirements to participate in an internship program

Nice To Haves

• Coding capabilities (Arduino and Python )

Responsibilities

• Design various fixtures, tools, and aerodynamic features in SolidWorks.
• Use principles of Fluid Mechanics to mathematically defend a design.
• Design, optimize, and validate flow simulations for FOUP purge.
• Prototype , test , and iterate on various designs to achieve a desired outcome.
• Engage in cutting-edge research and data acquisition.
• Invent electromechanical machines to improve testing.
• Use Finite Element Analysis to verify a design and validate it using hand calculations (solid mechanics)
• Engage in basic circuit design and electrical engineering principles .
• Work with a team of engineers t o help solve challenging problems.
• Present findings to other engineers and upper management .

Benefits

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule with paid holidays and sick time
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees