Job Title:
Engineer II, SCRUM Master/Project PlannerJob Description:
The Role
Entegris is currently seeking a SCRUM Master Project Planner to join our Engineering team at our San Luis Obispo, California location.
The SCRUM Master Project Planner is responsible for
What You’ll Do
Facilitate standard Agile ceremonies tailored to our workflow, including stakeholder alignment, Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, and Daily Standups.
Help the engineering team break down large tasks into granular, trackable work items (hourly/daily effort levels) to ensure accurate capacity planning.
Work with the team to review rolled-over tasks, integrate new team-identified tasks, and finalize a realistic sprint backlog.
Calculate and track the team’s true velocity and capacity, ensuring the team does not overcommit.
Work closely with leadership and external stakeholders to prioritize urgent customer needs, floor support, and long-term project obligations.
Establish robust, highly visible communication systems (e.g., Jira, PowerBI) to track task progress continuously throughout the sprint.
Provide leadership with accurate, real-time reporting on sprint health, potential blockers, and engineering bandwidth.
Bridge the gap between the technical engineering team and non-technical stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding of project constraints and timelines.
Lead retrospectives to identify what is going well and what needs improvement.
Coordinate and facilitate any necessary Agile/Scrum training to elevate the team’s project management maturity.
Identify bottlenecks in the hardware design and support processes, working with the team to implement process improvements.
Create a healthy and safe work environment for all employees.
Any other duties as assigned.
What We Seek
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager.
Experience applying Agile/Scrum methodologies in a non-software environment (hardware engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing) is highly preferred.
Exceptional ability to manage stakeholder expectations, say "no" or "not right now" tactfully, and protect the team from scope creep.
Strong experience with capacity planning, task estimation, and helping technical teams break down complex deliverables into manageable, trackable hours/tasks.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or similar Agile certifications are a plus.
Proficiency with Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, etc.) to build dashboards and communicate task statuses.
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.
What We Offer
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
- Compensation: $95,000-$100,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Operations Management, or related (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager
- Experience applying Agile/Scrum methodologies in a non-software environment (hardware, mechanical, or manufacturing)
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations, protect team from scope creep, and tactfully say no
- Experience with capacity planning, task estimation, and breaking down complex deliverables into trackable hours/tasks
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or similar Agile certification
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana) and dashboarding (PowerBI)
Entegris Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Entegris and has not been reviewed or approved by Entegris.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or slightly above industry standards in several roles, with some calling compensation very fair or great. Feedback suggests overtime opportunities in certain manufacturing roles further enhance earnings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a strong company 401(k) match and additional savings vehicles that employees value. Feedback suggests these offerings meaningfully bolster total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are described as good, with PTO that can increase with tenure and unlimited PTO available in some roles. Paid parental leave and holidays add to the overall breadth.
Entegris Insights
What We Do
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things – these are not just trends, they are drivers changing the way people live across the globe. With these new drivers and the increasing speed of innovation, there comes an expectation for higher-quality, higher-performing technologies at a faster pace. Every day, and for more than 50 years, Entegris’ singular mission has been to help customers utilize our advanced science-based solutions to support demand drivers; to innovate faster and more efficiently; and ultimately to transform the world. Through the power of our solutions and technology expertise, Entegris provides customers with innovative, science-based solutions to their toughest technology challenges. Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe. With research and development, customer service, analytical labs, and manufacturing in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe, Entegris supports customers around the globe as they take technology to the next level.






