Lead, Applications Engineer, Silicon Carbide Materials

Entegris; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan

Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Values driven culture

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Lead Applications Engineer specializing in Silicon Carbide Materials to join their Decatur, Texas team. The chosen candidate will oversee the development and validation of materials in wide bandgap transistor processing, collaborating with customers and internal teams to ensure successful integration of these technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or extensive experience in relevant fields, with strong project management skills and communication abilities. Exceptional benefits and a values-driven culture are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience or Bachelor's with at least 5 years.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience preferred.
• Ability for occasional travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D on materials development.
• Characterize different material grades in application environments.
• Manage development schedules and timelines.

Skills

Materials understanding

Applications knowledge in wide bandgap semiconductor processing

Experience with DOE methodologies/tools

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in FEA modeling

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

10+ years of experience in related fields

Job description

Job Title

Lead, Applications Engineer, Silicon Carbide Materials

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 Decatur is seeking a Lead, Applications Engineer, Silicon Carbide Materials to join our team. In this role the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, validation, and introduction of graphite and silicon carbide materials into the field of wide bandgap transistor processing. This will include the introduction of our materials starting with the crystal pulling process and the epitaxial growth process. The product development effort will include the characterization of various grades of graphite, silicon carbide, and coatings and working with potential customers to validate these materials in their equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Work with potential customers to understand their specific needs, failure modes, and requirements
• Work with internal R&D teams on materials development and synthesis
• Work to characterize different material grades in application environments
• Work with internal FEA modeling team to examine various scenarios with different materials combinations
• Manage development schedules and timelines
• Develop vendor and partner relationships to incorporate outside technologies into our materials portfolio
• Develop scale‑up plans upon completion of successful validation

What We Seek

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience; or 10+ years of experience in SiC wafer manufacturing, LED manufacturing, or wide bandgap semiconductor processing
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management preferred
• Ability for occasional travel globally

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Materials understanding
• Applications knowledge in wide bandgap semiconductor processing, SiC crystal growth (PVT) or Si crystal pulling
• Experience with DOE methodologies/tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in FEA modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in leading a development effort using a stage‑gated tracking software
• Ability to work on projects in cross‑functional manner
• Ability to research, identify, and gain access to decision makers, and gain insight through targeted questioning and active listening
• Experience in working in an ISO 9000/14000 environment a plus
• Candidate must have the capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control law

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a pay check. 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 package 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.