Lead Scientist, Solutions Design

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The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Scientist, Solution Design to join our Materials Solutions Division R&D team. This position will be based at our Aurora (Greater Chicago Area) facility.

In this role, you will be responsible to develop innovative Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad to aggressively capture customer market share in future advanced nodes in the semiconductor industry. You will work in a cross-functional team to develop cutting-edge technologies and solve polymer material and engineering problems.

What Youll Do

• Lead new product development projects to deliver CMP pad solutions to customers satisfaction; Converts customer requirements into solution design needs and coordinates internal efforts for product development; Translate innovative polymer material technology into commercially viable products by integrating scientific innovation with application needs

• Improve the understanding of structure-property-CMP performance relationships with advanced knowledge of polymer materials, processes and advanced characterization; Drive the development of design principles for CMP pad-slurry solutions, and advancing technical knowledge of their interactions and interdependencies to guide the next generation solution development

• Organize and share data accurately, timely and efficiently with written technical reports and presentations externally to customers as well as internally across the organization

• Identify issues with experimental methodology and troubleshoot when necessary to achieve more meaningful results

• Ensure good collaboration with associates and colleagues within R&D as well as other functions such as business team, customer interfacing team, CMP application team to deliver new products and solve customer issues. Translate customer asks into design needs and execute; Clearly communicate with customers on projects progress and challenges. Occasionally collaborate with suppliers on new raw material design and scaling up

What We Seek

• PhD in Polymer Science or Engineering, or polymer material focus in Materials Science or Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required; 3+ years of post-graduate research and development experience

• Success in application-focused product development and customer engagements, effectively translating material innovations to reliable and scalable solutions

• Deep understanding of polymer structure-mechanical property relationship; Experience in thermoset polymers and their foams is highly preferred

• Hands-on experience in polymer analysis techniques such as rheology instruments, thermal characterization and chemical analysis, GPC, FTIR, SEM/TEM, AFM, etc.

• Proven track record of safe laboratory practices and methodology

• Experience in Design of Experiment principles and statistical data analysis

• Knowledge in CMP or other semiconductor process technologies is preferred

• Experience in Stage Gate type of new product development processes

• Self-motivated and driven to success; Creative problem-solving ability, along with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, customer focused organization; Capable of contributing as an individual contributor or as a part of highly interdisciplinary teams; Strong communication skills demonstrated from both internal and external, i.e.. conferences, reviews with customers or management/executives

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 its 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.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether youre looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Annual bonus eligibility

Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

Education assistance to support your learning journey

A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

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.