Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Job Title:

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Job Description:

The Role: 

Our Semiconductor CMP polishing Pads Manufacturing site in Aurora, IL is looking for a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve complex production systems with a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and technical innovation.  

 

The position involves hands-on engineering work across mechanical processes, control systems, and cross-functional collaboration with an emphasis on Safety. Candidates with knowledge of automation, robotics, integration, and control logic are well-positioned to succeed in this role. This is an opportunity to apply advanced technical knowledge in a high-paced environment while contributing to the continuous improvement of manufacturing operations. 

 

This role plays a key part in supporting new product introductions (NPI), customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to ensure seamless integration of new technologies and continuous improvement of existing processes. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

Process Optimization & Technical Support 

• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to increase quality, efficiency, and throughput 

• Analyze process data and conduct root cause investigations to drive corrective and preventive actions 

• Troubleshoot production issues across equipment, materials, and process variables 

• Track and improve key performance indicators such as yield, scrap rate, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 

• Comply with Entegris’ health, safety, and environmental policies. 

• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes and support ISO and customer audits. 

Equipment & Controls Engineering 

• Support design, installation, and optimization of manufacturing equipment including CNC machines and custom automation tools 

• Assist with programming Robot/Cobots, troubleshooting PLCs, HMI interfaces, and embedded control systems 

• Collaborate on integration of robotics and mechatronic subsystems where applicable 

Project & Product Support 

• Participate in the launch of new products and scale-up efforts by supporting process development and manufacturing readiness 

• Support change control, documentation updates, and process validation activities 

• Collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure product manufacturability 

Documentation & Continuous Improvement 

• Maintain and update process documentation, standard work, and training materials 

• Support lean manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen activities, and data-driven improvement efforts 

• Assist with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies in collaboration with maintenance teams 

What We Seek: 

Education and Experience  

• Master’s in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or a related technical field  

OR 

• Bachelor’s in the same fields with equivalent professional experience in manufacturing or process engineering.