Sr. NPD Chemical Process Engineer

Company Overview and Values

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.

Entegris is a values-driven culture and our employees rally around our core PACE values: 

People 
Accountability
Creativity
Excellence

 

Entegris is seeking a highly motivated chemical process engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are paramount.  You will be a key player on the dynamic New Product Development (NPD) team to oversee multiple projects driving profitable growth in the company’s Advanced Deposition Materials group. Projects will vary depending on size and scope, requiring flexibility and tailored solutions. This role will include direct interaction with a broad range of global senior, technical and functional management, and subject matter experts throughout the organization. 

 

The position’s primary directive will be to support solids sublimation projects to produce specialty chemicals used by our customers to build high performance semiconductor products.  

 

You will be a key player on the New Product Development team along with other skilled engineers whose objective is to design, develop and scale up processes, sub-components and equipment for the manufacturing team that are used by our customers to build high performance semiconductor products.  

 

This job opportunity is located in our Burnet, TX facility, one hour outside vibrant Austin, TX.

 

In this role you will:

• Develop LVM and HVM sublimation processes based on input from product marketing, manufacturing group and customers as the lead engineer for a crucial business project
• Scale up R&D equipment and processes to High Volume Manufacturing sublimation equipment.
• Improve chemical yields and cycle time on new processes
• Engage with product marketing and manufacturing groups for process requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure equipment can be reliable and meet quality and cost targets.  This activity includes design for enhancements to existing equipment manufacturability and new product equipment.
• Have ability and willingness to take a “hands-on” approach to meeting project scope and timing including leading and guiding project team members in completion of deliverables as needed.

 

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar technical field or related experience is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) of increasing responsibilities within a global, multicultural, multi-location organization serving a high technology industry.
• Thorough understanding of sublimation/distillation processes and critical control parameters.
• Thorough understanding of statistics and statistical software
• Familiar with SAP Enterprise software.
• Accessible by laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• May be required to work in a cleanroom environment
• May be required to occasionally lift items up to 50 lbs
• May require long periods of standing
• Able to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Adhere to and promote Entegris PACE Values

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Medium to High volume manufacturing experience
• Lead project(s) pertaining to continuous improvement of yield, cycle time and cost reduction involving distillation or sublimation.
• A fundamental knowledge of chemistry (vapor pressure, material stability, material compatibility, etc.) and thermodynamics (mass flow, etc.).

 

Your success will be measured by:

• Tenacity to drive projects to world class performance in a timely manner.
• Professionalism, integrity, and high degree of accountability.
• Speed of project implementation.
• Cost reduction of components.
• Time to resolve quality issue.
• Leading teams to develop creative solutions to technical problems is essential.
• Strong c