Research and Development Engineer/Scientist Co-Op

Entegris • Danbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our site in Danbury, CT is seeking a Research and Development Engineer/Scientist Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. In this role, you will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers in the development and characterization of new products used by semiconductor manufacturers. These products include the safe packaging and delivery of gases used in the ion implant process and dry etch product development.

Requirements

• Undergraduate engineers or scientists in their junior or senior year of an accredited college or university in good academic standing (GPA 3.0 or higher)
• People who enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• A desire to work with your hands in the laboratory building equipment and carrying out experiments
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to clearly communicate technical information both verbally and through report formats
• 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
• Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for co-ops/internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SolidWorks is a plus
• Knowledge of PLC programming and data acquisition is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and develop equipment used for experimental setups to demonstrate proof of concept
• Automate existing processes to enhance repeatability and to acquire the necessary data to characterize it
• Develop standard operating procedures for analytical equipment
• Identify and work with suppliers to procure materials and equipment
• Organize and document existing processes to improve development efficiency
• Develop and maintain documentation for R&D, including experimental documentation, data logging, and processing

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
• Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
• At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

What This Job Offers

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