Lead Engineer, Lab Quality Engineering

Entegris, Inc.; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

PTO

401(k) plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Danbury, CT is hiring a Global Thin Film Metrology Quality Engineer to implement, sustain, and improve thin-film metrology methods within Analytical Laboratories.

You will collaborate with lab, R&D, process engineering, manufacturing and supplier/customer quality teams to strengthen measurement capability and audit readiness. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field (MS/PhD preferred) and 5+ years in thin-film/metrology environments, with expertise in ISO 17025/9001,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, engineering, materials science or related field required; MS/PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own quality oversight for thin-film and coating metrology methods, measurement systems, software workflows, and data packages.
• Develop, validate, transfer, and sustain fit-for-purpose methods for film thickness, uniformity, surface morphology, roughness, composition, structure and adhesion.
• Establish measurement controls including calibration, reference standards, system suitability, control charts and uncertainty evaluation.
• Provide governance for instrument qualification, method/software changes, and new capability introductions with change-control processes.
• Review trends, excursions and data integrity; drive containment, root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Use statistics to evaluate bias, precision, stability and measurement-system contribution to variation.
• Develop controlled procedures, reports, validation protocols, and audit-ready records.
• Support audits and communicate method capability and data limitations clearly.
• Translate product and process requirements into metrology strategies and acceptance criteria.
• Drive alignment of methods, instruments and data review across sites.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Materials science

Physics

Semiconductor materials

Thin films

Metrology

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/physics/engineering/materials science

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Spectroscopic ellipsometry

Reflectometry

Profilometry

Optical microscopy

Confocal microscopy

Interferometry

AFM

SEM/EDS

XRR

XRD

Job description

Job Title

Lead Engineer, Lab Quality Engineering

Job Description

The Role Entegris is currently seeking a Global Thin Film Metrology Quality Engineer to join our Analytical Laboratories team, based in our Danbury, Ct facility. In this role, you will Implement, sustain, and improve thin-film metrology methods for our Materials Solutions Coating operations. This cross-functional role partners with laboratory, R&D, process engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, customer quality, and quality systems teams to strengthen measurement capability, reduce variation, govern change, support technology transfer, and improve audit readiness.

What You’ll Do

• Own quality oversight for thin-film and coating metrology methods, measurement systems, software workflows, and data packages within the assigned scope.
• Develop, validate, verify, transfer, and maintain fit-for-purpose methods for film thickness, uniformity, surface morphology, roughness, composition, structure, adhesion, stress, and other critical-to-quality attributes.
• Establish measurement controls, including calibration and verification strategy, reference standards, system suitability, control charts, uncertainty evaluation, gauge R&R, method correlation, matching, and inter-laboratory comparability.
• Provide quality governance for instrument qualification, method changes, software changes, new capability introduction, and method transfers using approved change-control and risk-management processes.
• Review abnormal trends, out-of-specification or out-of-trend results, measurement excursions, and data-integrity concerns; ensure appropriate containment, investigation rigor, root-cause analysis, CAPA, and effectiveness verification.
• Use statistical methods to evaluate bias, precision, stability, capability, repeatability, reproducibility, and measurement-system contribution to total process variation.
• Develop and maintain controlled procedures, method documentation, technical reports, validation protocols, training materials, qualification criteria, and audit-ready records.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits as needed; provide objective technical evidence and clearly communicate method capability, measurement uncertainty, data limitations, and risk.
• Translate product and process requirements into practical metrology strategies, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and quality controls.
• Drive alignment of best-known methods, instrument platforms, data review practices, and escalation criteria across sites while recognizing justified site-or product-specific requirements.
• Build and maintain a thin-film metrology capability roadmap addressing capacity, redundancy, obsolescence, automation, digital integration, reference standards, and future business needs.
• Provide technical coaching and training to engineers, scientists, chemists, and technicians; lead cross-functional improvement projects without direct supervisory authority.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure work follows applicable EHS, chemical-handling, equipment, and waste-disposal requirements.

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Material Science or related field required, M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in thin-film, coating, surface, semiconductor, advanced-materials, or precision-metrology environments.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, materials science, physics, semiconductor materials, thin films, ceramic materials, and metrology.
• Experience with thin-film metrology tools such as spectroscopic ellipsometry, reflectometry, profilometry, optical or confocal microscopy, interferometry, thickness mapping, AFM, SEM/EDS, XRR, XRD, or related surface and structural characterization techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, troubleshoot, or sustain thin-film metrology methods and interpret complex measurement data.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 and ISO 9001 standards, Good Laboratory Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, quality management systems, and measurement controls such as SPC/SQC, stability, accuracy, bias, precision, uncertainty, gauge R&R, correlation, and matching.
• Experience applying quality and problem-solving tools, including FMEA, Pareto analysis, histograms, trend analysis, process mapping, design of experiments, cause-and-effect analysis, and 8D methodology.
• Ability to understand customer quality requirements and translate them into practical metrology controls and improvement actions.

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 bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck.

• Compensation: $108,000.00-$139,500.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A 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.

This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better. Learn more about why people enjoy working at Entegris.