R&D Co-Op - Spring 2025

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 Bedford is seeking a/an R&D Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2025 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration.

• Entegris’ Specialty Coatings Division is developing unique thin film coating and surface Engineering solutions that serve as protective and functional surfaces for various semiconductor equipment applications, primarily as protective layers in corrosive environments. One specific area of interest is the development of thin-film inorganic fluoride materials that can be deposited conformally on complex three-dimensional objects.

• Fundamental fluoride growth studies are being performed to understand the envelop

In this role you will:

• Conduct a series of design of experiments to explore a complex set of multi-factor experimental test matrices that include various input materials and synthesis conditions to define suitable envelop conditions for material growth.

• Utilize various metrology and thin film characterization techniques to evaluate test samples, such as:

• Imaging: Optical, Scanning Electron Microscopy

• Materials properties: Thickness, hardness, modulus, adhesion

• Composition: EDS, FTIR

• Surface analysis: Morphology, roughness, hydrophobicity, etc.

• Other analytical techniques using outside laboratories.

• Use statistical methods to define the test conditions and to analyze the test results.

• Summarize findings and provide summary report / presentation to the technical team with interpretation of the results and recommendations for future development

You're a good fit if you have:

•Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Interest in experimental research and development

• Sense of curiosity, imagination, and ingenuity

• Knowledge in thin film coatings technologies, thin film characterization techniques and/or microelectronics industry

• Good communications skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Knowledge of semiconductor process and semi-equipment

• Mechanical and electrical background

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles such as DOE, FMEA, MSA, SPC and use of Minitab.

Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:

Desired Major: Material Science, Chem. Eng., Chemistry, Physics, Mech. Eng.

What We Offer

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

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.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.