
Job Title:
Polymer Pad Development Scientist
The Role
Entegris is currently seeking aPolymerDevelopment Scientistto join ourMaterials Solutions Division R&Dteam. This position will be basedatourAurora (Greater Chicago Area)facility.
In this role, you willbe responsibleto developinnovative polymer materials and designs for Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Padtoaggressively capture customer market share in future advanced nodes in the semiconductor industry.You willwork in across-functionalteam to developcutting-edgetechnologiesand solve polymer material and engineering problems.
WhatYou’llDo
Lead new product developmentprojectsto deliver CMP pad solutions to customers’ satisfactionandidentifyofnew technologyareas for CMP pad innovative pipeline
Develop newpolymermaterialsto create novelCMP padswith differentiated properties; Improve the understanding of structure-property-CMP performance relationships with advanced knowledge of scientific principles, experimental design, and advanced characterization
Organize and share data accurately,timelyand efficiently with written technical reports and presentations externallyto customers as well asinternally across the organization
Identifyissues with experimentalmethodologyand troubleshoot when necessary to achieve more meaningful results
Ensure good collaborationwith associates and colleagues withinR&D as well asother functionssuch asbusiness team, customer interfacing team, CMPapplicationteam todelivernew products and solve customer issues.Translate customerasksinto designneedsandexecute; Clearly communicate with customers on projects’ progress andchallenges.Occasionally collaborate with suppliers onnew rawmaterial design and scaling up
WhatWeSeek
PhD in Polymer Scienceor Engineering,orpolymermaterialfocus inMaterials Scienceor Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fieldrequired
3+years of research and development experience with successful product development and customer engagement
Deep understanding ofpolymer structure-mechanical property relationship;Success in selecting/formulating/synthesizing polymer materials todesiredmechanical properties and tribological behaviors; Experience in thermoset polymersand their foams is highly preferred
Hands-on experience in polymer analysis techniques such as rheology instruments, thermal characterizationand chemical analysis, GPC, FTIR, SEM/TEM, AFM, etc.
Proventrack recordof safe laboratory practices andmethodology
Experience in Design of Experiment principles and statistical data analysis
Knowledgein CMP or other semiconductor process technologies is preferred
Experience in Stage Gate type of new product development processes
Self-motivated and driven to success; Creative problem-solving ability, along with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, customer focused organization; Capable of contributing as an individual contributor or as a part of highly interdisciplinary teams;Strong communicationskillsdemonstratedfrombothinternaland external,i.e..conferences, reviews withcustomers ormanagement/executives
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. Weleveragethe differences of our employees to bringnew ideasto 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 weoperateas anorganization — not just whenit’sconvenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyourlife inside and outside of the office.
WhatWeOffer
Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou’relooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
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 toprovidingequal 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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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 8,000 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe.
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