Process Engineering Technician

Entegris; Tennessee; On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) matched

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a detail-oriented Process Engineering Technician at our Bedford, MA site to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. You will support factory sustaining by reviewing materials, dispositioning defects, troubleshooting process issues, and maintaining defect libraries with new findings.

You will work hands-on on the factory floor alongside engineers on engineering runs and data collection. The role requires an associate degree in engineering/technical discipline or equivalent

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent manufacturing/technical work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review questionable and non-conforming materials on the factory floor 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 defects to the responsible engineer for further evaluation and containment.
• Use response flow checklists to troubleshoot process problems arising from defects and SPC OOC/OOS events.
• Follow structured response flows to contain issues, identify probable causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations by gathering data, running checks, and documenting observations.
• Maintain defect libraries, response flow checklists, and related process documents with new findings.
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and work with engineers to update procedures and release accurate work instructions.
• Ensure all documents and certifications are current and controlled.
• Support engineering runs on manufacturing equipment per engineer direction.
• Measure and collect sample data, record results, and summarize findings for engineering review.
• Work with engineers on the factory floor to set up trials and monitor runs.
• Proactively identify safety and quality concerns and take corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation & technical writing

Problem solving

Hands-on engineering on factory floor

Learn new systems quickly

Safety awareness

Strong collaboration with engineers

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree in engineering/technical discipline

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SPC concepts

Job description

Job Title:

Process Engineering Technician

Job Description:

The Role:

The Entegris site in Bedford, MA isseekinga 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 todispositionthem, troubleshooting process problems and Statistical Process Control (SPC) eventsusing response flow checklists, andmaintainingthese 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.

WhatYou’llDo:

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 tocontainissues,identifyprobable causes, and implement or recommend corrective actionsin 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.




• Identifygaps in existing documentation and work with engineers to create, update, and releaseaccuratework instructions and response flows.




• Ensureall 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,monitorruns, andassistwith hands-on execution.




• Proactively identify safety and quality concerns and take or recommend corrective actions.

What We Seek:

• Associate degree inan engineeringor 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.

OutstandingCandidatesWillHave:

• 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor or precision-materialsmanufacturing 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 providingopportunitytoour employees andpromotefrom within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized fordemonstratedsuccess and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goesabove and beyondjust a paycheck. Whetheryou’relooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous401(K) plan with an impressive employer match




• Excellenthealth, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs




• Paid time off (PTO)policy that empowersyouto take the timeyouneed to recharge




• Educationassistanceto support your learning journey




• Values-driven culturewith 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 toprovidingequal opportunitytoall employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities,achievementsand experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.