Job Title:
Scientist II, Product DevelopmentJob Description:
The Role:
Our site in Burnet, TX s seeking a Scientist II, Product Development to join our team.
Entegris is seeking a highly motivated scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are paramount. You will be a key player on the dynamic New Product Introduction team to support multiple projects driving profitable growth in the company’s Deposition and Etch Solutions group. Projects will vary depending on size and scope, requiring flexibility and tailored solutions.
The position’s primary directive will be to establishing and scaling up purification and synthesis process, characterizing properties, and developing packaging process for advanced deposition materials used in high performance semiconductor products. This position will support new product development from concept and feasibility through engineering phase in our new product phase gate process.
You will be a key player on the New Product Development team along with other skilled scientists and engineers whose objective is to design, develop and scale up processes, sub-components and equipment for the manufacturing team that are used by our customers to build high performance semiconductor products.
What You’ll Do:
In concert with technical staff, carry out experimentation to develop/scale up purification, synthesis, or packaging of air- and moisture-sensitive inorganic and organometallic precursors for CVD/ALD applications.
Maintain/own lab equipment required to perform the job (i.e. gloveboxes, fumehoods, glassware etc.);
Pull chemical samples and submit them to the lab for analysis;
Document all experiments, procedures and results thoroughly.
Coordinate and perform post-service exams on returned containers and chemistry on new containers.
Carry out experiments that build fundamental understanding of new chemistries – materials of compatibility, vapor pressure measurement, boiling points, melting points, thermal stability etc.
What We Seek:
B.S. or Master degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar technical field or related experience is required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical process development or chemical handling for Bachelor degree; 1 year experience in chemical process development or chemical handling for Master degree
Understanding of distillation, sublimation, or synthesis processes on bench scale up to multiple kilogram scale
Accessible by laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
Should be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
Direct experience with distillation, sublimation, or synthesis
Direct experience with handling air sensitive compounds
Direct experience working with Schlenk line and gloveboxes
0-3 years of experience in CVD precursor development
Medium to High volume manufacturing experience
A fundamental knowledge of chemistry (reactivity, vapor pressure, material stability, material compatibility, etc.)
Mechanical aptitude associated with setup of lab scale and larger equipment
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.
Compensation: $79,500- $100,000 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.
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Skills Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar technical field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum experience: 3 years for Bachelor degree holders; 1 year for Master degree holders
- Understanding of distillation, sublimation, and synthesis processes from bench scale to multi-kilogram scale
- Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment (gloveboxes, fume hood, glassware)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Accessible by laptop and cell phone for occasional use during off hours
- Direct hands-on experience with distillation, sublimation, or synthesis processes
- Experience handling air-sensitive compounds
- Experience working with Schlenk line and gloveboxes
- Experience in CVD precursor development (0-3 years noted)
- Medium to high volume manufacturing experience
- Fundamental knowledge of chemistry: reactivity, vapor pressure, stability, material compatibility
- Mechanical aptitude for setup of lab-scale and larger equipment
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.
