Research & Development Co-Op - Fall 2026
About The Position
Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue the mission. The Role: Our site in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Research & Development Co-Op to join our team for the Fall 2026 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. In this role, the co-op will assist the R&D team in documenting both historical data and new data we are collecting. They will have an opportunity to learn basic experimental design and documentation of results for transfer of new products to the Analytical, Quality, and Operations teams.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented
- Data analytics skills
- Ability to interpret and present data
- Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering Graduating in December 2026 - 2028
- Eligibility : 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 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.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, climb ladders, use hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the process and ensure the validity of results.
- Review test information to summarize media quality performance using pre-existing qualification data.
- Review and update all current documents to meet new standard templates.
- Document the final test procedure for seamless transfer to the QA laboratories.
- Assist in buildup and transfer of test setup to new quality lab
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
