Engineering Technician, New Product Development

Entegris, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Vacation policy

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Toronto is seeking an Engineering Technician for New Product Development to join the Scale-up and Manufacturing Readiness team. The role focuses on process development, small-scale runs, and addressing scale-up challenges in a fast-paced lab environment.

The ideal candidate combines lab proficiency with hands-on mechanical skills and the ability to manage multiple parallel activities, while maintaining safety and quality standards. This position is based in Toronto, ON.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Synthetic Chemistry, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in process development, scale-up, manufacturing, or lab environments.
• Experience with pilot plant operations, chemical processing equipment, and bench-scale work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a safety mindset.
• Execute air-sensitive experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes per plan.
• Record and document experiments, observations, and results.
• Perform analysis of process samples using NMR, GC, HPLC etc.
• Provide input for scale-up from lab to pilot and manufacturing, including control strategies.
• Identify and convey process risks.
• Assist with scale-down activities for process issues.
• Support process characterization and robustness studies.
• Communicate findings through verbal and written presentations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Analytical skills

Communication

Laboratory skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Aspen

Visimix

NMR

GC

HPLC

Job description

Engineering Technician, New Product Development

Job Description

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role

Our site in Toronto is seeking a Engineering Technician, New Product Development to join our Scale-up and Manufacturing Readiness team. This position will be based in our Toronto facility.

In this role, the Engineering Technician, New Product Developmentisa key player on a dynamic team responsible forperforming process development work, small scale engineering runs, and scale down ofoperational issues. The ideal candidate is highly capable in the lab, is hands on, and has a high mechanical aptitude. The individual shouldexhibit the ability to manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and quality.Ideally the individual is knowledgeable in synthetic chemistry, analytical chemistryand chemical engineering. TheEngineering Technician, New Product Development partners cross-functionally and communicatesacross groups to support developmental projects in the Toronto, ON facility.

What you’ll do

• Demonstrate a safety mindset
• Execute air sensitive experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes as per an experimental plan.
• Record and document experiments, observations, and results.
• Perform analysis of process samples using NMR, GC, HPLC etc.
• Provide input and feedback used for scale-up activities from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing environments including control strategies, and operating windows.
• Identify and convey process risks.
• Assist with scale down activities for process issues during development and production campaigns.
• Support process characterization and process robustness studies.
• Communicate using verbal and written communication skills to deliver technical presentations to a variety of audiences;

What we seek

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Synthetic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in process development, process scale-up, manufacturing, laboratory, or pilot plant environments.
• Experience with pilot plant operations, chemical processing equipment, and laboratory or bench-scale work.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of process safety methodologies and the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
• Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and adhering to established procedures and safety standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and disciplined documentation practices.

Outstanding candidates will have

• Experience in semiconductor materials, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis reactions, reaction optimization, distillation, purification processes, and bench-scale organometallic chemistry techniques.
• Experience with process modeling software such as Aspen, Visimix, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Stage-Gate methodologies, or other structured product and process development frameworks.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, continuous learning mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk, on a computer, and in a laboratory or fume hood environment.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

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:$63,000- $70,000 CAD range with actual pay based on candidate experience
• Generous RRSP plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Vacation 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.

Please note, this role is for an existing vacancy with an expected compensation range of $63,000- $70,000 CAD. 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. Additionally, our recruitment process does not include using AI based software.