Manager, Formulator

The Role: 

• Entegris is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead CMP slurry/pCMP formulation development activities.

• In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, project ownership, and people management while driving the development of innovative and robust CMP slurry/pCMP solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

• This position requires deep technical expertise in CMP slurry/pCMP formulation as well as the ability to lead and develop a team, manage multiple development programs, and collaborate closely with global R&D peers, manufacturing, and customer-facing organizations. 
   

In this role you will: 

• Technical Leadership
  - Provide technical direction and decision-making for complex formulation challenges and customer-specific requirements.
  - Lead the development of CMP slurry/pCMP formulation by applying structure–activity relationship understanding across abrasives, polymers, and small molecule additives.
  - Guide experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis to validate mechanisms of action and ensure formulation robustness.
  - Review and approve technical reports, experimental plans, and formulation strategies.
   

• Project & People Management
  - Own and manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and resource constraints. 
  - Establish project goals, milestones, and success criteria; monitor progress and proactively address technical or execution risks.
  - Directly manage and mentor scientists and engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and a collaborative team culture. 
  - Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and provide continuous coaching and development feedback. 
  - Build team capability by identifying skill gaps, supporting training, and participating in hiring and onboarding activities. 
  - Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHS policies and laboratory best practices.
   

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  - Serve as a technical interface with global R&D teams and key customers. 
  - Communicate strategy, progress, and results effectively to senior management and cross-site stakeholders. 
  - Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations for internal reviews and customer discussions.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate: 

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field. 

• Extensive experience in CMP/pCMP slurry formulation development within the semiconductor industry. 

• >7 years experience for PhD, >10 years experience for MS

• Demonstrated people management experience, including direct management of scientists/engineers. 

• Strong ability to translate complex experimental data into clear technical direction and project decisions.  

• Hands-on experience with polymers, surfactants, and abrasive particle systems. 

• Excellent English communication skills for global collaboration.

• Strong collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Available for international business travel

Your success will be measured by: 

• Successful delivery of CMP/pCMP development programs aligned with business and customer needs. 

• Technical quality, robustness, and manufacturability of developed formulations. 

• Effectiveness in leading, developing, and retaining high performing technical talent. 

• Cross functional collaboration and influence across global R&D and customer teams. 

• Demonstration of leadership, accountability, and a safety-first mindset