Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op at Entegris in Chaska, Minnesota

Job Description:

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.


Chaska, MN
Full time
REQ-7129

Job Title:

Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op

Job Description:

Core Purpose:
The Continuous Improvement Co-Op will work alongside CI and Operation professionals to support projects with low cost and risk for a single site/location for the AMH Division. The intent of the Continuous Improvement Engineer Co-Op role is to allow individuals to be exposed to the technical and management aspects of engineering and continuous improvement, while beginning to develop an interest for longer term career aspirations. They will support the daily management tiered meeting structure, participating in structured problem solving. They will also support the completion of Kaizen events to drive improvements across operations with respect to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

In this role, you will:
- Gain an understanding of the plant, process, and equipment by working with a diverse group of functional areas on such projects as: efficiency issues and waste reduction.
- Work with a diverse group of cross-functional areas such as safety, maintenance, process engineering, and operations.
- Communicate with people diverse in language ability, educational levels, and experience.
- Implement 5S initiatives in a specified area in CHS operation floor
- Support and enhance problem solving at the daily Tier 1 Meetings

You're a good fit if you have:
- Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures
- Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles.
- Strong time management skills.
- Flexibility and accountability to support needs of operations.
- Professional and positive communication skills and ability to work well in group settings.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Teams is a plus.

Desired Major & Graduation Date:
- Currently working towards a degree in a relevant engineering program (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing).
- Bachelor's/master's degree to be completed between December 2025 - May 2027

Physical Requirements:
- Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Your success will be measured by:
- Demonstrating and promoting the capability and willingness to adapt to new, different, and changing requirements and assignments
- Supporting CI activities to increase operational excellence
- Implementing sustainable processes and change in the organization
- Setting an example for others following our PACE values; People and Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, and Trust, Creativity and Innovation, and Dedication to Excellence

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.

People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

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