Job Title:
Lead, Project EngineerJob Description:
The Role:
For over fifty years, Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, has been recognized for producing the world's best graphite and silicon carbide materials for the Semiconductor and general industrial products, biomedical, glass industry products and electrical discharge machining (EDM) markets.
Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our New Product Development team. This position will be based in our Decatur, TX facility. In this role, you will…[develop new processes, products, and innovations which will enable growth for our customers as well as for our company. You will work with our customers via ideation, design, creation, development, and engineering and walk through each step with our customers. You will touch each step of this process and manage the manufacture of prototypes for testing and validation.
What You'll Do:
Transform inputs from our customers into models and prototypes and manage the manufacture of these prototypes. You will manage the schedule from Concept and Feasibility through Pilot and lead a cross functional team that manages each step of this process.
Identifies IP opportunities within the scope of NPD and will work with the IP committee to bring new IP to fruition and to evaluate current technologies within the portfolio.
Interacts with all levels of corporate personnel; develop and maintains broad global internal and external networks. Initiates engagement with external customers to discuss data collection/sharing opportunities.
Creates project plans and tracks progress for larger projects (e.g. break through or large platform projects). Creates budget and tracks spending for new projects and assignments. Anticipates and addresses issues proactively.
Works across all department lines and takes initiative to solve issues regarding technology, schedule, cost, etc.
Communicates progress and status via documents, notes, and presentations.
What We Seek:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, chemical engineering, or other similar degree. Minimum 3 years experience. MS in similar degree will be acceptable along with experience
Applications knowledge/experience in high-tech industry such as semiconductor, aerospace, etc
Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
Strong communication organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project
Experience with DOE methodologies/tools desirable
Proficient with Stage/Gated processes for managing New Product Introductions desirable
Experience with Solidworks desirable
Materials understanding desirable
FEA modeling experience desirable
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.
Compensation: $119,500- $149,000 per year 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.
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Skills Required
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar degree
- Minimum 3 years experience
- Applications knowledge/experience in high-tech industries (semiconductor, aerospace, etc.)
- Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project
- MS in similar degree acceptable (alternative to BS)
- Experience with DOE methodologies/tools
- Proficient with Stage/Gated processes for NPI
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Materials understanding
- FEA modeling experience
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.
