About the role#
Our Aurora, Illinois site is seeking a Data Engineering Intern for the Summer 2027 season. This 12-14 week assignment supports our AI-ready data platform strategy. You will work on real-world initiatives spanning cloud data engineering, data products, metadata management, and Generative AI enablement. This role provides hands-on experience with modern data engineering, Google Cloud, SQL, Python, and enterprise-scale data product development.
What you'll do#
- Build, test, and optimize data pipelines to ingest, transform, and deliver enterprise source-system data into analytics and AI platforms.
- Analyze, profile, and validate data to identify quality issues and improve dataset accuracy.
- Develop SQL and Python solutions to automate data processing, validation, and reporting workflows.
- Support the development and testing of AI-powered data engineering agents for metadata discovery, documentation generation, and data quality monitoring.
- Prepare AI-ready datasets for machine learning and Generative AI initiatives.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and data lineage artifacts.
- Build dashboards to monitor pipeline performance and data quality metrics.
- Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders using Agile practices.
- Research emerging technologies in cloud platforms and AI, then provide recommendations to the team.
- Present your accomplishments and findings to Data & AI Engineering leadership.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
- Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and May 2029; master's students graduating between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Coursework or project experience in data structures, databases, software development, AI, or cloud computing.
- Foundational knowledge of SQL and experience querying relational databases.
- Basic programming experience in Python, Java, or a similar language.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, or AWS.
- Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
- Familiarity with Git or other source control systems.
- Exposure to AI technologies, including LLMs, AI agents, or prompt engineering.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Aurora, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027 (January through June).
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide immigration-related sponsorship.
About Entegris
Entegris provides materials and process solutions for the semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Founded in 1966, the company operates globally with a focus on microcontamination control, chemical handling, and advanced materials. It maintains headquarters in Billerica, Massachusetts. The company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across its research, manufacturing, and analytical laboratory sites.
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