Job Title:
Membrane R&D Intern
Job Description:
Membrane R&D Intern - Summer 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, MA is seeking a/an Membrane R&D Intern to join our team for the Summer 2025 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration.
Entegris is looking for an intern in the Membrane R&D group within the Entegris' Liquid Filtration Division. This position will be based at our Bedford/Billerica, MA campus. As part of the Membrane R&D organization, a successful candidate will help in the development and scale up of novel and advanced membranes for the control of micro-contamination for the semi-conductor industry.
What You'll Do:
* The challenge of the current membrane project is product variability. The intern will perform Design of Experiments and define parameters needed for gaining better understanding of interaction of process and mixtures
* You will be designing polymer mixtures and running conditions on an extruder to create a polymeric membrane
* Membranes will be characterized with typical tools in the membrane field such as SEM, flux, and bubble point
What We Seek:
* B.S. or M.S. in chemical or polymer engineering, material science or a related discipline
* Outstanding candidate will have experience in rheology of polymers
* Experience with statistical software preferred
* Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery".
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
* Strong desire to conduct experiments and perform "hands on" experimental procedures.
* Detail-oriented.
* Must have strong problem-solving skills.
* Must be able to work collaboratively while thinking independently.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Preferred would be if person can show some background with membranes, either theoretical knowledge or hands-on experience.
Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:
* Desired Major: Chemistry, Chem E, polymer science, material science.
* Must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program
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.