The Entegris six-month co-op program provides students with an in-depth and extensive work experience. Our co-ops are fully integrated into the team and work on projects and assignments with real business impact, giving our students an edge over their peers.

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 Aurora is seeking a R&D Pad Co-op to join our team for the Spring 2025 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration.

What You’ll Do:

• You will work alongside experienced professionals on developing new polymer material product and material characterization capability.
• Assist in developing new polymer materials and utilizing advanced characterization techniques to help scientists and engineers to select material or formulation designs
• Provide support to build mechanistic understanding to solve chemical mechanical polarization pad development challenges.

What We Seek:

People who are curious, creative, ambitious, and ready to make an impact from day one; Knows basic safety practices in a lab environment; Knowledge of key analytical approaches in chemistry and/or material science, and basic statistical analysis skills are desired; Excellent oral and written communication skills

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

In pursuit of master or doctoral degree in polymer related focus will be a plus.

Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (3rd year or above) or higher, in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field of study

Eligibility:

• Must be a currently enrolled student
• Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in January 2025-June 2025
• Must be familiar with the universities requirements to participate in a co-op program
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.