Lead Polymer Engineer – CMP Materials & Innovation

Entegris; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 186,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401(K) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris is hiring a Principal Polymer Engineer to innovate next-generation CMP pad technologies in Aurora, Illinois. The role involves driving the design of polymer material systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability across engineering applications.

Ideal candidates possess a Ph.D. or M.S. with extensive experience in polymer science and must demonstrate strong capabilities in technical leadership and innovation. Entegris offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Hands-on experience with polymer characterization techniques.
• Experience developing technologies from concept to commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of polymer materials for CMP applications.
• Translate customer needs into robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Polymer structure-property-processing relationships

Polymer formulation

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Statistical analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science

M.S. with 8+ years industrial experience

Tools

DMA

DSC

TGA

Rheology

Job description

Entegris is hiring a Principal Polymer Engineer to innovate next-generation CMP pad technologies in Aurora, Illinois. The role involves driving the design of polymer material systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring manufacturability across engineering applications.

Ideal candidates possess a Ph.D. or M.S. with extensive experience in polymer science and must demonstrate strong capabilities in technical leadership and innovation. Entegris offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a commitment to diversity.