Engineering Manager

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This position will be based in our Burnet, TX facility. 

In this role, you will lead a team of engineers whose objective is to sustain and continuously improve specialty chemical manufacturing processes for products used in semiconductor manufacturing. Our specialty chemicals enable our customers to build high performance semiconductor products. This role will be primarily responsible for the engineering team that supports our Solids production work cell.   

What You’ll Do 

• Set to a “Safety First” culture by performing equipment, process, and behavioral audits and recommending/implementing solutions to risks. 

• Set the work direction within the work cell for a team of full time and rotational engineers, coops and interns. 

• Translate the site goals into short- and long-term goals for the solids engineering team 

• Support your direct team through regular coaching and feedback as well as any escalation support as necessary. Ensure individual’s growth by creating and identifying development opportunities both through day-to-day projects and tasks as well as formal continuing education. 

• Lead by example, by making individual technical contribution, completing your own projects, and supporting manufacturing directly in addition to supervisory duties. 

• Collaborate with Production management for your work cell to develop improvement roadmaps and align your working team. 

• Lead and facilitate root cause identification evaluations to develop and implement corrective/preventative actions along with material disposition to resolve both internal and external non-conformances. Collaborate with customer teams on reporting findings and action closures, using 8D template when applicable. 

• Collaborate with customer quality engineering organization to support customer requests as well as audits. 

• Ensure the team maintains and improves key process documentation such as work instructions, SAP master data, FMEAs, and control plans and incorporate updates as new failure modes are identified or process changes are implemented.  

• Develop and/or maintain target capacity data for equipment and processes to be used in production planning or long-range strategic planning exercises. 

• Leverage capacity data to identify bottlenecks and candidates for capacity expansion projects. Scope and execute capacity expansion projects to completion. 

• Communicate effectively across the organization (e.g. marketing, R&D, facilities, operations, etc.) to drive a result. Contribute to the direction of the department in partnership with other members of the team and leadership 

• Persistently drive resolution to highest impact issues/threats to manufacturing with a strong sense of urgency and integrity 

What We Seek 

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or similar preferred.  

• 10+ years of experience in a technical role 

• 5+ years’ experience in a managerial role in the semiconductor industry or related industries providing oversight and direct coaching to a team of engineers 

• Experience transferring and/or scaling up new chemical manufacturing processes 

• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) as well as statistical data analysis for application to Qualification and Validation. Experience with Minitab a plus. Preferred Lean/Black Belt certification, and competency in statistical process control methodology 

• Demonstrated ability to lead structured problem-solving using tools such as 8D, FMEA, 5 Why, RCA, etc 

• Experience working with the business units and customers to lead technical task force teams to solve quality problems at customer sites 

• Aptitude for leadership to drive cross-functional project execution and problem solving while maintaining positive/collaborative working relationships 

• Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization 

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and wear PPE as necessary 

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally in support of various engineering projects/escalations (<5%) 

• Familiarity with handling hazardous materials 

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 

• 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.