Lead, Project Engineer

Poco Graphite, Inc.; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus eligibility

Education assistance

Job summary

Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join the New Product Development team in Decatur, TX. You will develop new processes and prototypes, guiding them from ideation through testing and validation while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering with 3+ years of experience in high-tech industries; MS is acceptable with relevant background.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar degree required.
• MS in related field acceptable with relevant experience.
• Experience in high-tech industries (semiconductor, aerospace, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer inputs into models and prototypes and manage prototype manufacture.
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept, feasibility, pilot and validation stages.
• Develop project plans, budgets and track progress; manage IP opportunities with the IP committee.
• Communicate progress via documents, notes, and presentations; manage schedules and costs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

DOE methodologies

Stage/Gate processes

Prototype development

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in similar degree (optional)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer

Job Description:

The Role: For over fiftyyears, Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, has been recognized for producing the world's best graphite and silicon carbide materials for the Semiconductor and general industrial products, biomedical, glass industry products and electrical discharge machining (EDM) markets. Entegris is currently seeking aLead Project Engineerto joinourNew Product Developmentteam. This position willbebasedinourDecatur, TX facility.In this role, you will…[develop new processes, products, and innovations which will enable growth for our customers as well as for our company. You will work with our customers via ideation, design, creation, development, and engineering and walk through each step with our customers. You will touch each step of this process and manage the manufacture of prototypes for testing and validation.

What You'll Do: Transform inputs fromour customersinto models and prototypes and manage the manufacture of these prototypes. You will manage the schedule from Concept and Feasibility through Pilot and lead a cross functional team that manages each step of this process. Identifies IP opportunities within the scope of NPD and will work with the IP committee to bring new IP to fruition and to evaluate current technologies within the portfolio.Interacts with all levels of corporate personnel; develop and maintains broad global internal and external networks. Initiates engagement with external customers to discuss data collection/sharing opportunities.Creates project plans and tracks progress for larger projects (e.g. break through or large platform projects). Creates budget and tracks spending for new projects and assignments. Anticipates and addresses issues proactively.Works across all department lines and takes initiative to solve issues regarding technology, schedule, cost, etc. Communicates progress and status via documents, notes, and presentations.

What We Seek: BS in Mechanical Engineering, chemical engineering, or other similar degree. Minimum 3years experience. MS in similar degree will be acceptable along with experience Applications knowledge/experience inhigh-techindustrysuch as semiconductor, aerospace, etc Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationshipsStrong communication organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS ProjectExperience with DOE methodologies/toolsdesirable Proficient with Stage/Gated processes for managing New Product Introductionsdesirable Experience with Solidworksdesirable Materials understandingdesirable FEA modeling experiencedesirable

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. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. 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. 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. Compensation: $119,500- $149,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role Annual bonus eligibility 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 vestingExcellent 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. #LI-MW1 At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. 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.