Manufacturing Engineer - New Graduate Opportunity

Entegris, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Reno, NV seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to support night-shift operations and drive process improvements. This role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing, equipment reliability, and ongoing capital projects with growth opportunities.

You will learn and apply engineering fundamentals, interact with operators and engineers, and contribute to safe, efficient production. Strong problem-solving and data-driven approaches are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; related engineering disciplines considered with experience.
• Ability to learn procedures, apply fundamentals, and work with guidance toward independence.
• Interest in manufacturing operations, production support, and equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on production support during night-shift operations, including machine maintenance and process troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and increase equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain process documentation through SOPs and control plans updates.
• Assist with data collection for process changes, new equipment, or new product introduction.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on problem solving

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Data collection & analysis

Adaptability to night shift

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

JMP/Minitab

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer - New Graduate Opportunity

Job Description

Our site in Reno, NV is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering team. This role will provide direct production support during a mid-shift/night-shift schedule, expected to be approximately 12:00 PM-8:30 PM, with focus on supporting manufacturing operations, resolving day-to-day process and equipment issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is a strong development opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants hands-on manufacturing exposure and the ability to grow into a broader role supporting larger capital projects, capacity expansion, and site growth initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on production support during night-shift operations, including machine maintenance, process troubleshooting, quality attainment, and safety prioritization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing scrap, improving throughput, increasing equipment uptime, improving ergonomics, and maintaining master data.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, maintenance, quality, and engineering team members to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and stabilize manufacturing processes.
• Support process documentation through SOP and control plan updates.
• Support equipment/process improvements from problem definition through implementation.
• Assist with data collection activities to support process changes, new equipment, or new product introduction.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure all work is completed with appropriate consideration for EHS, quality, compliance, and operational risk.

What We Seek

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering 1 - 3 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Capable to learn standard procedures, apply engineering fundamentals, solve routine to moderately complex problems, and work with guidance while building independence.
• Ability and willingness to work a mid-shift/night-shift schedule, approximately 12:00 PM-8:30 PM.
• Strong hands-on problem-solving mindset with interest in manufacturing operations, production support, process improvement, and equipment reliability.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, technicians, supervisors, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
• Basic understanding of engineering analysis, data review, root cause evaluation, and structured problem solving.
• Demonstrated ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Internship, co-op, undergraduate project, or early-career experience in a manufacturing, chemical processing, semiconductor, cleanroom, high-purity, or regulated production environment.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, waste reduction, or other continuous improvement methods.
• Very strong usage of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of JMP/Minitab, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Exposure to root cause tools such as 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, or basic statistical process control.
• Interest in developing project-management capability, including scope definition, timeline tracking, vendor coordination, installation support, and post-implementation verification.

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

• Compensation: $71,500- $95,000 per year range 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 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.

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.