Quality Engineering Technician Internships
Quality engineering technician internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates hands-on project experience in inspection, testing, and process documentation, mentorship from working quality engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Automotive, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with Cleveland-Cliffs, Stryker, and Burns & McDonnell among the employers posting roles now.
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Quality Engineering InternJob Description:
Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
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 Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration, beginning in May.
The Quality Engineering Intern will support the team responsible for manufacturing products used in advanced semiconductor lithography applications. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while learning how quality engineering practices are applied across machining, finishing, assembly, inspection, cleanroom, and packaging operations.
Working alongside Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering, the intern will contribute to a focused summer project while also supporting day-to-day quality activities. The position will provide exposure to process control, manufacturing data analysis, inspection and measurement systems, problem solving, quality documentation, and continuous improvement.
This is an onsite, hands-on opportunity designed for a student who is curious, analytical, comfortable working with data, and interested in learning how engineering decisions affect product quality and manufacturing performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Complete a defined summer quality-engineering project that provides a measurable improvement to EUV manufacturing, process control, inspection, or quality-system performance.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, variation, recurring defects, or improvement opportunities.
- Support the development or improvement of process controls, including control plans, inspection plans, sampling approaches, reaction plans, and process-monitoring methods.
- Assist Quality and Process Engineers with capability studies, measurement-system evaluations, gage repeatability and reproducibility studies, or statistical process control activities.
- Spend time in the manufacturing area observing EUV machining, finishing, assembly, inspection, cleanroom, and packaging processes to understand how product and process requirements are controlled.
- Participate in structured problem-solving activities involving nonconforming material, process deviations, defects, or other manufacturing quality concerns.
- Help document investigation findings, data analysis, potential causes, corrective actions, and effectiveness evidence.
- Review or update quality documents such as work instructions, inspection methods, forms, visual standards, procedures, and training materials.
- Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to gather information and complete project activities.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing the internship project, analysis, results, recommendations, and lessons learned.
What We Seek:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited bachelor’s degree program.
- Completion of at least one year of college-level coursework before the start of the internship.Interest in quality engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor technology, process improvement, or data analysis.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the duration of the internship.
- Availability to complete a full-time summer assignment lasting approximately 12–14 weeks.
Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.
Preferred graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030. Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in Fall 2027 are encouraged to apply. Coursework in statistics, manufacturing processes, materials, metrology, data analysis, quality systems, or continuous improvement is helpful but not required.
Eligibility:
- Must be a currently enrolled student
- Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in May through August
- Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in an internship program
- Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for co-ops/internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $20-$30/hour range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 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.
Job Title:
Quality Engineering InternJob Description:
Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
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 Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Quality Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 12-14 weeks in duration, beginning in May.
The Quality Engineering Intern will support the team responsible for manufacturing products used in advanced semiconductor lithography applications. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while learning how quality engineering practices are applied across machining, finishing, assembly, inspection, cleanroom, and packaging operations.
Working alongside Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Engineering, the intern will contribute to a focused summer project while also supporting day-to-day quality activities. The position will provide exposure to process control, manufacturing data analysis, inspection and measurement systems, problem solving, quality documentation, and continuous improvement.
This is an onsite, hands-on opportunity designed for a student who is curious, analytical, comfortable working with data, and interested in learning how engineering decisions affect product quality and manufacturing performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Complete a defined summer quality-engineering project that provides a measurable improvement to EUV manufacturing, process control, inspection, or quality-system performance.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and visualize manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, variation, recurring defects, or improvement opportunities.
- Support the development or improvement of process controls, including control plans, inspection plans, sampling approaches, reaction plans, and process-monitoring methods.
- Assist Quality and Process Engineers with capability studies, measurement-system evaluations, gage repeatability and reproducibility studies, or statistical process control activities.
- Spend time in the manufacturing area observing EUV machining, finishing, assembly, inspection, cleanroom, and packaging processes to understand how product and process requirements are controlled.
- Participate in structured problem-solving activities involving nonconforming material, process deviations, defects, or other manufacturing quality concerns.
- Help document investigation findings, data analysis, potential causes, corrective actions, and effectiveness evidence.
- Review or update quality documents such as work instructions, inspection methods, forms, visual standards, procedures, and training materials.
- Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and other cross-functional partners to gather information and complete project activities.
- Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing the internship project, analysis, results, recommendations, and lessons learned.
What We Seek:
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited bachelor’s degree program.
- Completion of at least one year of college-level coursework before the start of the internship.Interest in quality engineering, manufacturing, semiconductor technology, process improvement, or data analysis.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Willingness to work onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the duration of the internship.
- Availability to complete a full-time summer assignment lasting approximately 12–14 weeks.
Desired Major(s) & Graduation Year:
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics or Polymer Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical field.
Preferred graduation date between December 2027 and June 2030. Students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in Fall 2027 are encouraged to apply. Coursework in statistics, manufacturing processes, materials, metrology, data analysis, quality systems, or continuous improvement is helpful but not required.
Eligibility:
- Must be a currently enrolled student
- Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in May through August
- Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in an internship program
- Entegris is not currently hiring candidates for co-ops/internships who will need, now or at any time in the future, Entegris sponsorship through the H1-B lottery.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $20-$30/hour range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 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.
Quality Engineering Technician Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Cleveland-Cliffs12
- Stryker5
- Burns & McDonnell5
- BAE Systems USA4
- Entegris3
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive11
- Manufacturing11
- Medical Devices1
- Technology & Software1
- Distribution & Wholesale1
Tips for Your Quality Engineering Technician Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large manufacturers and industrial companies recruit summer quality engineering technician interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings in September gives you access to both cycles.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Quality engineering technician intern candidates are assessed on documented evidence of technical work, not job history. Collect inspection reports, process control charts, root cause analysis summaries, or lab write-ups from coursework and personal projects. A short portfolio showing your methods and the tools you used gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured quality and manufacturing internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you reach opportunities that never appear at campus events.
Practice the technical screen out loud
Quality engineering technician intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering measurement systems, statistical process control, or defect analysis scenarios. Practice answering these questions out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you approach a problem as much as the final answer.
Target structured quality internship programs early
Larger manufacturers and industrial companies run dedicated quality engineering cohort or rotational programs built to train candidates new to the field. These programs recruit on fixed timelines, often in the fall, and fill their first wave quickly. Identify the ones aligned with your graduation date and apply as soon as applications open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 95% of the quality engineering technician internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Quality Engineering Technician Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a quality engineering technician internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For quality engineering technician candidates, the concrete artifact that gives recruiters something to assess is a documented quality project, inspection log, or lab report showing your methods and tools. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a quality engineering technician internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For quality engineering technician interns, what actually drives it is consistent performance on real inspection or process work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Position yourself well, but keep applying to other opportunities rather than counting on one.
When should I apply for quality engineering technician internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large manufacturers and industrial employers recruit summer quality engineering technician interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves rather than missing the early cohorts.
Are quality engineering technician internships paid?
Most professional quality engineering technician internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there is no single standard. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Internships at smaller or nonprofit organizations are more likely to be unpaid or stipend-based, so read each listing carefully.
What should a quality engineering technician internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects showing the quality tools you used, such as statistical process control charts, inspection procedures, or root cause analysis write-ups, and link to or attach the work where possible. Add relevant coursework in quality systems, metrology, or manufacturing processes. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote quality engineering technician internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 5% of the quality engineering technician internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get quality engineering technician internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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