Lead, Field Applications (Fab Technology Engineering)

Entegris Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Fab Technology Engineer to enhance customer relationships and drive technical solutions in the semiconductor sector. This pivotal role involves collaborating with sales and R&D teams to interpret customer needs and introduce innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the semiconductor industry, particularly in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP). This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with potential for growth and recognition, making it perfect for someone passionate about technology and customer engagement.

Benefits

Generous 401(K) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

11 paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry required.
• Strong understanding of CMP polishing processes and IC device integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic relationships with customers and identify their technical needs.
• Act as the primary technical interface for product development and adoption.
• Mentor other application engineers in North America.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical communication

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving

Process variation and control

Education

Degree in engineering

Degree in chemistry

Tools

Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP)

Job description

Lead, Field Applications (Fab Technology Engineering)

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Job Description:

The Role: Our site in Texas is seeking a Lead Fab Technology Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will develop strategic relationships and have a focused interaction with multiple Entegris customers to identify and interpret their technical/business needs, introduce Entegris new and continuous improvement technology, and work multi-functionally with other scientists and engineers to develop technical solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Align with the Sales team to build strong partnerships with your assigned customers.
• Be the primary interface between the Customer’s technology team and Entegris’ R&D and Materials Solutions teams.
• Identify needs and new business opportunities.
• Act as the technical interface for the development and adoption of Entegris products.
• Introduce Entegris new and continuous improvement technology and products to the customer.
• Address our customers’ technical questions and concerns diligently and expertly.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers to stay current on Entegris’ new products.
• Participate in design and execution of experiments to support customer evaluations and qualifications of Entegris products.
• Host technical seminars with our customers.
• Lead and provide mentoring to other Fab Technology/CMP application engineers in North America.

What We Seek:

• A degree in engineering, chemistry or related field required.
• Minimum 10-year experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP).
• Experience in process variation and control.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time to attend customer meetings and technical seminars (mainly in the South Central and Southwest regions of the United States).
• Ability to develop in-depth understanding of Entegris technology and products.
• Critical thinking skills to “distill” key messages both from Voice of Customer (VOC) and Entegris technical data set.
• Ability to summarize scattered technical data into a compelling package.
• Ability to use simple and customer understandable “language” to explain Entegris product performance.
• Ability to assess the business environment and consequently elaborate a technical strategy for specific accounts.
• Strong passion, ownership, and determination.
• Ability to excel under an ambiguous, constantly evolving climate.
• Ability to maintain dedication to the tasks at hand, with efficient planning, prioritizing and goal setting skills.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Over 10-year experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in integrated device manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing process and the influence of its consumables.
• Deep understanding of IC device integration.

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.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages 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 intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, Entegris sponsorship through H-1B.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Plastics Manufacturing