Engineering Technician II – CMP & Cleanroom (2nd Shift)

Entegris, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan with an employer

Health insurance

Flexible work schedule

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris is seeking an Engineering Technician II for the Aurora, IL facility to support process engineering in R&D. You will perform CMP test runs, operate cleanroom equipment, collect data, and create records and graphs to evaluate process performance and identify yield issues.

The role requires hands-on CMP experience, ability to work second shift, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to advance process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Experience working on engineering projects, or equivalent relevant technical experience, required.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) preferred.
• Ability to operate wafer-metrology equipment and accurately interpret measurement results.
• Ability to interpret CMP polishing end-point traces; defectivity-metrology experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence, manage ambiguity, and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Strong planning, organization, attention to detail, accountability, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to internal customer needs in a collaborative and efficient manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required; experience with JMP, Minitab, SAS, or similar statistical-analysis software is a plus.
• Availability to work second shift and support the operating schedule and experimental needs of the cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Own experiment-preparation activities, including wafer preparation, thickness and defect measurements, log-sheet preparation, and recipe programming.
• Set up and operate CMP polishers, including Mirra and Reflexion systems, as well as wafer-cleaning and metrology equipment.
• Set up and operate CMP polishers, including Mirra and Reflexion systems, as well as wafer-cleaning and metrology equipment.
• Conduct polishing experiments using blanket and patterned wafers in accordance with defined experimental plans and cleanroom procedures.
• Perform process and equipment troubleshooting during experiments, including identifying potential sources of polishing variation.
• Own experimental data collection, preliminary analysis, and accurate documentation of results.
• Prepare clear records, charts, graphs, and experiment summaries for review by engineers and scientists.
• Provide practical input and recommendations on polishing-experiment feasibility and design based on hands‑on experience.
• Partner with engineers and scientists as a technical resource and collaborator during process‑development activities.
• Participate in the planning and execution of cleanroom and product‑line continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve cleanroom workflow, experimental execution, equipment utilization, and overall efficiency.
• Assist with the evaluation and process development of new cleanroom tools, including polishers, metrology systems, and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental methods and data, updating procedures and documentation as improvements are implemented.
• Promote a safe work environment and share responsibility for the safety of shift coworkers.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PowerPoint

JMP

Minitab

SAS

Job description

Entegris is seeking an Engineering Technician II for the Aurora, IL facility to support process engineering in R&D. You will perform CMP test runs, operate cleanroom equipment, collect data, and create records and graphs to evaluate process performance and identify yield issues.

The role requires hands-on CMP experience, ability to work second shift, and collaboration with engineers and scientists to advance process development and continuous improvement initiatives.