Scientist II, Product Development

Entegris; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Progressive PTO policy

401(K) with employer match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Scientist II, Product Development to join our Burnet, TX team. You will lead experiments to develop and scale up purification and synthesis of air- and moisture-sensitive inorganic and organometallic precursors for CVD/ALD applications.

You will maintain lab equipment, document all results, and contribute to the new product development process from concept through engineering phase, collaborating with other scientists and engineers to design scalable processes for

Qualifications

• B.S. or Master degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical process development or chemical handling for Bachelor degree; 1 year for Master degree.
• Understanding of distillation, sublimation, or synthesis processes on bench scale up to multiple kilogram scale.
• Accessible by laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
• Should be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments to develop/scale up purification, synthesis, or packaging for CVD/ALD applications.
• Maintain/own lab equipment (gloveboxes, fumehoods, glassware).
• Pull chemical samples and submit for analysis.
• Document all experiments, procedures and results thoroughly.
• Coordinate and perform post-service exams on containers and chemistry on new containers.
• Investigate new chemistries and material compatibility.

Skills

Chemical knowledge

Lab techniques

Glovebox handling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Schlenk line

Gloveboxes

Distillation

Synthesis scale-up

Job description

Job Title: Scientist II, Product Development

Job Description

Role

Our site in Burnet, TX seeking a Scientist II, Product Development tojoin our team.

Entegris is seeking a highly motivated scientist who thrives in a fast-paced environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement are paramount. You will be a key player on the dynamic New Product Introduction team to support multiple projects driving profitable growth in the company's Deposition and Etch Solutions group. Projects will vary depending on size and scope, requiring flexibility and tailored solutions.

The position's primary directive will be to establishing and scaling up purification and synthesis process, characterizing properties, and developing packaging process for advanced deposition materials used in high performance semiconductor products. This position will support new product development from concept and feasibility through engineering phase in our new product phase gate process.

You will be a key player on the New Product Development team along with other skilled scientists and engineers whose objective is to design, develop and scale up processes, sub-components and equipment for the manufacturing team that are used by our customers to build high performance semiconductor products.

What You'll Do

• In concert with technical staff, carry out experimentation to develop/scale up purification, synthesis, or packaging of air- and moisture-sensitive inorganic and organometallic precursors for CVD/ALD applications.
• Maintain/own lab equipment required to perform the job (i.e. gloveboxes, fumehoods, glassware etc.);
• Pull chemical samples and submit them to the lab for analysis;
• Document all experiments, procedures and results thoroughly.
• Coordinate and perform post-service exams on returned containers and chemistry on new containers.
• Carry out experiments that build fundamental understanding of new chemistries - materials of compatibility, vapor pressure measurement, boiling points, melting points, thermal stability etc.

What We Seek

• B.S. or Master degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar technical field or related experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in chemical process development or chemical handling for Bachelor degree; 1 year experience in chemical process development or chemical handling for Master degree.
• Understanding of distillation, sublimation, or synthesis processes on bench scale up to multiple kilogram scale.
• Accessible by laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
• Should be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Direct e experience with distillation, sblimation, or synthesis
• Direct experience with handing air sensitive compounds
• Direct experience working with Schlenk line and gloveboxes
• 0-3 years of experience in CVD precursor development
• Medium to High volume manufacturing experience
• A fundamental knowledge of chemistry (reactivity, vapor pressure, material stability, material compatibility, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude associated with setup of lab scale and larger equipment

What We Offer

• 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

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.

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.

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