Lead Polymer Engineer – CMP Materials & Innovation

Entegris; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 186,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Education assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Entegris is looking for a Principal Polymer Engineer to innovate CMP pad technologies at our Hillsboro, Oregon location. You will lead the design of polymer material systems, translating complex concepts into manufacturable solutions while collaborating across functions to achieve technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in polymer systems, driving technologies from concept to commercialization. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a culture focused on innovation, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Demonstrated experience engineering advanced polymer systems.
• Experience in polymer processing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of next-generation polymer materials.
• Translate material designs into scalable products.
• Collaborate across teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Polymer structure-property-processing performance

Polymer formulation

Statistical analysis

Technical communication

Design of Experiments (DOE)

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Science or related field

M.S. with industrial experience

Tools

DMA

DSC

TGA

FTIR

Microscopy

Job description

Entegris is looking for a Principal Polymer Engineer to innovate CMP pad technologies at our Hillsboro, Oregon location. You will lead the design of polymer material systems, translating complex concepts into manufacturable solutions while collaborating across functions to achieve technical excellence.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in polymer systems, driving technologies from concept to commercialization. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a culture focused on innovation, accountability, and excellence.