Director, R&D Engineering

Job Title:

Director, R&D Engineering

Job Description:

THE ROLE

Entegris is currently seeking a Director, R&D Engineering to join our New Product Development team in Round Rock, TX.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead a team of engineers in the design, development, verification and deployment of semiconductor hardware products. 

• Research and identify new products to be used to improve the overall customer satisfaction with the cost, performance, quality, safety, and delivery of our products. 

• Work with contract manufacturers domestically and internationally on designing, building, testing, qualification, and continuous improvements of Entegris hardware. 

• Manage, develop, and document intellectual property. 

• Develop performance metrics focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction and process performance. 

• Create, manage, and validate the deliverables from product development to the release to manufacturing. 

• Lead internal and external resources to meet the needs of customers regarding overall product performance and project timelines. 

• Manage the professional development of the Engineering team, with a focus on semiconductor technical development, customer centricity and project execution.  

• Support the transition of design concepts, detailed design, and product release information to manufacturing partners (internal or external) and provide ongoing technical/engineering oversight to manufacturing partners (internal and external). 

• Engage with product marketing and customers on detailed functional requirements for our hardware products. 

• Have ability and willingness to take a “hands-on” approach and lead by example to meeting project scope and timing including assisting project team members in the completion of deliverables as needed. 

• Ability to travel 30% both domestically and internationally. 

 WHAT WE SEEK

• 10+ years engineering experience in a related engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical or controls). 

• Minimum of a BS degree in engineering; MS degree in engineering is preferred. 

• 5+ years in a leadership role with a core strength in leading diverse, technical, engineering teams in the semiconductor industry.  
• Experience in designing and developing hardware systems and working with 3rd party manufacturers to build the final product to the defined specification.

• Demonstrated project execution with exemplary safety, product performance, timing, and budget controls. 

• Hands-on experience working with product lifecycle management systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.); product data management tools (Accolade); and engineering change order systems. 

• Experience with managing a technical group with a wide range of experience in a fast paced, detailed orientated, global environment. 

• Travel, both domestically and internationally, will be required to effectively fulfill the position’s responsibilities. 

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Demonstrated experience within a global, multicultural, multi-location organization serving the semiconductor industry. 

• Timely development, characterization and deployment of new chemical delivery systems. 

• Demonstrated results in continuous improvement in manufacturing equipment. 
• Experience in designing, maintaining and servicing semiconductor hardware

• Ability to influence leadership at all levels of the organization

• Expertise in developing and executing a strategic plan. 

• Proactively raise concerns and recommend solutions. 

• Achieving the best possible outcomes with integrity and collaboration. 

• Holding self and others accountable to the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement, striving for quality and operational excellence. 

• Effectively utilizing toolsets/resources to accomplish goals.  

• Open to trying new methods. 

• Creating new solutions and inspiring others.  

• Establishing a track record of success. 

• Taking initiative, executing consistently, and finding creative ways to add new value. 

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
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