Job Title:
Senior Process EngineerJob Description:
The Role:
Our site in Aurora is seeking a Process Development Engineer to join our team!
Entegris is a world-leading supplier for the semiconductor industry. We have accomplished this by having a world class, diverse, and creative Research and Development team that includes scientists and engineers from many different disciplines who collaborate within Entegris to develop leading edge technologies. To continue to grow as the industry grows, we are looking for a hardworking, innovative, Process Development Engineer to join our team!
What You’ll Do:
Understand and drive new and improved process developments from concept to commercialization, including key process parameters, process control strategy, and equipment
Development activities will focus on batch and continuous processing with a goal of bring continuous improvements to ongoing and new operations.
Work with internal stakeholders to understand development needs and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate and optimize existing processes
Manage improvements within a strict change control environment to prevent disruption of products or service to sensitive electronic materials customers.
Establish key process parameters for controlling process and product performance
Create technical presentations to be shared within R&D, internal stakeholders, and suppliers
Collaborate in a diverse team that includes chemists, engineers, customers representatives, quality specialists, and production engineers
What We Seek:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or Physics
Demonstrated technical capabilities in the area of process design, process scale-up, and unit operations in the chemical industry (or similar)
Demonstrated independence in successfully completing projects, either individually or within collaborations or research groups
Proven experience in planning, executing, and documenting a set of activities or tasks in a timely manner
Demonstrated effective communication, both written and verbally, within core research group and to an outside audience
Participation in safety initiatives and have a strong dedication to a safety-first culture
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
Six Sigma GreenBelt or Blackbelt with knowledge and application of statistical tools like DOE analysis and programs to analyze results (e.g., Minitab, JMP, etc.)
Unit Operations experience in mixing, separation/filtration technologies, and fluid dynamics
Engineering experience with equipment (pumps, mixers, etc.) sizing and scaling in addition to in-line instrumentation and control of critical process parameters
Strong communication skills – able to easily communicate with peers, research associates, and non-technical collaborators both written and in presentation formats
Demonstrated collaboration with team members of different levels or career stages
What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
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.
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Education assistance to support your learning journey
Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
Compensation: $95,500-$120,000, dependent on candidate skillset and experience.
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.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.
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