R&D Engineer II

RiseMe; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range

Annual bonus eligibility

401(K) plan with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris is seeking an R&D Engineer II to join the Membrane R&D team at the Bedford, MA facility. You will develop surface-modified polymeric membranes for liquid filtration in semiconductor processes and contribute to tech development, scale-up, and commercialization.

You will perform DOE-based experiments, membrane characterization, and data interpretation (FTIR, UV-Vis, LC-MS, etc.) while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance products and interact with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in product or process development, manufacturing engineering, or related.
• Experience designing and executing laboratory experiments and documenting results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to work in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and safe lab practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop new formulations and chemical processes via DOE and analytics.
• Characterize membranes using flow time, bubble point, FTIR, UV-Vis, ion exchange.
• Interpret data from ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS to evaluate membrane performance.
• Assist with process optimization for roll-to-roll manufacturing.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and lab documentation.
• Collaborate with applications, product development, operations, and quality teams.
• Support customer sample evaluations and technical discussions.
• Support DFMEA and validation protocol development.
• Ensure ISO and quality systems compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Laboratory skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline

Tools

FTIR

UV-Vis

ICP-MS

LC-MS

GC-MS

Job description

Job Title: R&D Engineer II

Job Description:

The Role:

Entegris is currently seeking an Engineer II, R&D to join our Membrane R&D team. This position will be based in our Bedford, MA facility.

This position will support thedevelopmentofnovel surface chemistry modifications for polymeric membranes with target applications in liquid filtration and purification in leading edge semiconductor fabrication processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for engineers to buildexpertisein technology development, product innovation, process scale-up, and the commercialization of surface modified membrane technologies.

What You'll Do:

Research & Development

• Development of newformulation andchemical processes through DOE, statistical analysis, modeling, and AItools.
• Conduct membrane characterization using techniques such as flow time measurement, bubble point testing, FTIR, UV-Vis, and ion exchange capacity.
• Interpret membrane characterization and analytical metrology data, including ICP-MS, LC-MS, GC-MS, and other analyticaltechniques, to evaluatemembrane performanceand support the development of new test methods.
• Assistwith process optimization for roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, laboratory documentation, and intellectual property disclosures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with application, product development and introduction, operations,qualityand EHS teams to develop and scaleupsurface-modified membrane technologies.
• Communicate technical results and recommendations through presentations to project teams and management.
• Support customer sample evaluations andparticipatein technical discussions to address application and performance requirements.

Manufacturing & Quality support

• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and risk assessments.
• Assistinestablishingtest methods, specifications, and validation protocols.
• Work with manufacturingand qualityto troubleshoot design-related production issues.
• Follow SOPs, quality systems, and applicable ISO requirements.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Laboratory Operations

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment by adhering to EHS policies, regulatory requirements, and laboratory best practices, while actively promoting a strong safety culture.
• Support laboratory operations through organization, housekeeping, equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, and inventory management of chemicals and laboratory supplies.
• Assistwith compliance activities, including support for ISO standards, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Seek:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry,ora relatedtechnical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in product development, process development, manufacturing engineering, materials development, or applied research.
• Experience designing and executing laboratory experiments, collecting data, and documenting results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret experimental data and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in both laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and safe laboratory practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with limited supervision.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with membrane technologies, surface modification processes,and membrane characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and data interpretation methods.
• Knowledge of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), root cause analysis, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience supporting pilot-scale trials, process development, and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Familiarity with stage-gate product development processes and technology commercialization.
• Knowledge of quality systems, including SOP development, ISO requirements, laboratory documentation, and audit preparation.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, inventory management, and laboratory organization.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and perform laboratory and manufacturing support activities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, equipment, and samples weighing up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds withassistancewhenrequired.
• Ability to work with small components and samples in a laboratory setting, using precision and attention to detail.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, protective footwear,and hearing protection, as applicable.
• Ability to work with chemicals while following established safety procedures.

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: $74,500- $102,000 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.