The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Process Engineering & Automationto join our Manufacturing Engineeringteam. This position will be based in our Aurora, Illinoisfacility.

In this role, you will lead high-impact process engineering, industrial automation, and SCADA initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational reliability. You will drive major capital projects, localize proven solutions from other Entegris sites, mentor and develop manufacturing engineering talent, and serve as an operational leadership backfill to the Senior Manager when needed.

WhatYou’llDo

• Lead major process improvement and capital projects from concept and equipment design through process flow verification, qualification, validation, and production ramp-up.

• Drive localization of proven manufacturing processes, products, equipment, and automation solutions from other Entegris sites into the Aurora facility.

• Lead automation projects from proposal and justification through vendor engagement, capital execution, commissioning, and sustained operational performance.

• Design, qualify, troubleshoot, and support PLC and SCADA architectures in partnership with controls engineering, including backup support for site control systems.

• Apply robust Management of Change practices to ensure process and equipment changes are evaluated, documented, implemented, and sustained in compliance with safety and quality requirements.

• Mentor, coach, and develop manufacturing engineers by providing technical guidance, feedback, and opportunities to build leadership depth across the team.

• Provide operational leadership in the Senior Manager’s absence by keeping critical initiatives moving and serving as a trusted point of contact for Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and cross-functional partners.

WhatWeSeek

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering,orrelatedfield.

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proven ownership of capital projects, including scope development, budget management, vendor coordination, installation, validation, and production handoff.

• Strong project management capability, including schedule ownership, risk mitigation, cross-functional alignment, and contractor or supplier management.

• Working knowledge of Management of Change practices and the ability to apply structured change control in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong automation fundamentals with experience or exposure to PLC, SCADA, HMI, or batch process control systems; GE Proficy iFIX, ISA S88, or advanced PLC programming experience is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence cross-functional teams, and operate as part of a leadership pipeline; advanced degree, PMP, Six Sigma, or formal leadership development experience is preferred.

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 bringnew ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company isencouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-makingprocess is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at everylevel of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as anorganization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyour life inside and outside of the office.

WhatWeOffer