Process Engineering Technician

Entegris, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on the factory floor.

You will review materials, disposition defects, troubleshoot processes, and support SPC events while collecting data for continuous improvement. You’ll work side by side with engineers, perform engineering runs on manufacturing equipment, and maintain up-to-date documentation, workflows, and defect libraries to drive quality and efficiency

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing/technical work experience.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, cleanroom, or production environment; semiconductor industry preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC concepts, including Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to visually inspect, measure, and disposition materials consistently.
• Comfortable using measurement tools and following work instructions, response flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Good documentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to update procedures and record findings clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to work hands-on alongside engineers on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Review questionable materials and disposition them using defect libraries and standard criteria.
• Compare observed defects against reference images and defect classifications to make accurate disposition decisions.
• Escalate ambiguous, new, or out-of-family defects to the responsible engineer for further evaluation and containment.
• Use response flow checklists to troubleshoot process problems arising from defects and from SPC Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS/OOC) events.
• Follow structured response flows to contain issues, identify probable causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations of manufacturing excursions by gathering data, running checks, and documenting observations.
• Maintain defect libraries, response flow checklists, and related process documents by updating them with new findings.
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and work with engineers to create, update, and release accurate work instructions and response flows.
• Ensure all documents and certifications associated with manufacturing processes are current and controlled.
• Support the engineering team on projects by performing engineering runs on manufacturing equipment per engineer direction.
• Measure and collect sample data, record results accurately, and summarize findings for engineering review.
• Work alongside manufacturing engineers on the factory floor to set up trials, monitor runs, and assist with hands-on execution.
• Proactively identify safety and quality concerns and take or recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Problem-solving

Hands-on engineering

SPC concepts

Measurement tools

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Defect libraries

Response flow checklists

Metrology equipment

SPC software

Quality inspection tools

Job description

Process Engineering Technician

The Entegris site in Bedford, MA is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Process Engineering Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This role supports factory sustaining by reviewing questionable materials and using defect libraries to disposition them, troubleshooting process problems and Statistical Process Control (SPC) events using response flow checklists, and maintaining these documents with new findings from investigations. The technician works side by side with the engineering team on the factory floor, executing engineering runs on manufacturing equipment and collecting sample measurement data to support projects and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Material Review & Disposition: Review questionable and non-conforming materials on the factory floor and disposition them using established defect libraries and standard criteria.
• Compare observed defects against reference images and defect classifications to make accurate, consistent disposition decisions.
• Escalate ambiguous, new, or out-of-family defects to the responsible engineer for further evaluation and containment.
• Process Troubleshooting & SPC Support: Use response flow checklists to troubleshoot process problems arising from defects and from SPC Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS/OOC) events.
• Follow structured response flows to contain issues, identify probable causes, and implement or recommend corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Support root cause investigations of manufacturing excursions by gathering data, running checks, and documenting observations.
• Documentation Maintenance: Maintain defect libraries, response flow checklists, and related process documents by updating them with new findings and learnings from investigations.
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and work with engineers to create, update, and release accurate work instructions and response flows.
• Ensure all documents and certifications associated with manufacturing processes are current and controlled.
• Engineering & Project Support: Support the engineering team on projects by performing engineering runs on manufacturing equipment per engineer direction.
• Measure and collect sample data, record results accurately, and summarize findings for engineering review.
• Work alongside manufacturing engineers on the factory floor to set up trials, monitor runs, and assist with hands-on execution.
• Proactively identify safety and quality concerns and take or recommend corrective actions.

What We Seek

• Associate degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing/technical work experience.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing, cleanroom, or production environment; semiconductor industry preferred.
• Familiarity with SPC concepts, including Out of Control (OOC) and Out of Specification (OOS) conditions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to visually inspect, measure, and disposition materials consistently.
• Comfortable using measurement tools and following work instructions, response flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Good documentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to update procedures and record findings clearly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to work hands-on alongside engineers on the factory floor.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly and to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• “Safety First” attitude, practiced with integrity and a high degree of accountability.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor or precision-materials manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with defect review, material disposition, or quality inspection.
• Working knowledge of SPC charts, control limits, and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, fishbone).
• Experience executing engineering runs, DOEs, or metrology/sample measurements.
• Enthusiastic learner with a continuous-improvement mindset.

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. 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. Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs 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.

Salary range for this position is $27-$34 per hour depending on experience.

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.