Research & Development Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Research & Development Intern - Summer 2026 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/an Research & Development Intern to join our team for the Summer 2026 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration. In this role, the intern 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 the transfer of qualification testing to the analytical team.
Requirements
- Detail-oriented
- Data analytics skills
- Ability to interpret and present data
- 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
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, reach and lift tools above head, and climb ladders
Nice To Haves
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later
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 the new standard templates
- Document the final test procedure for seamless transfer to the QA laboratories
- Assist in build up and transfer of test setup to new quality lab
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
