Senior CMP Engineer

Entegris, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligible

Progressive PTO policy

Generous 401(K) with employer match

Excellent health, dental, and vision

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. is seeking a Senior CMP Engineer to join our Material Solutions Engineering team. You will lead CMP solution development, design complex polishing experiments, analyze data, and drive projects from problem definition to implementation.

The role requires 3–5 years in CMP/semiconductor work, strong DOE and statistics skills, and excellent communication to partners and customers. Growth, collaboration, and mentorship are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Chemical Eng, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Semiconductor Eng).
• 3–5 years of CMP or semiconductor experience.
• Experience with DOE, statistics, and data-driven process optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMP solution development with scientists and stakeholders.
• Design, plan, and execute CMP polishing experiments to evaluate performance and process windows.
• Analyze data and identify practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Lead cross-functional projects from problem definition to solution implementation.
• Communicate findings through reports and presentations to internal teams and customers.
• Serve as a technical resource in CMP processing and semiconductor manufacturing.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers to strengthen CMP capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

CMP Processing

Semiconductor Eng

DOE

Statistical Analysis

Six Sigma

Project Management

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Eng / Materials Sci / Chemistry / Physics / Semiconductor Eng

Master's or PhD a plus

Job description

Job Title:

Senior CMP Engineer

Job Description:

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role:

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior CMP Engineer to join our Material Solutions Engineering team. The Senior Engineer works closely with R&D scientists, customer-facing teams, field engineers, and manufacturing organizations to develop, qualify, and transfer innovative and robust CMP solutions that address customer needs. This role requires a self-motivated, hands-on problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills who can work effectively across multiple functions. The candidate is also expected to be flexible for various tasks with ability to drive and achieve set goals and objectives to grow Entegris business.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of CMP solutions for complex customer and technology challenges, partnering with scientists, and other technical stakeholders
• Design, plan, and execute complex CMP polishing experiments to evaluate process performance, establish process windows, and advance technology development.
• Analyze data and help identify practical solutions to technical challenges
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional customer and technology development projects, providing technical direction and driving projects from problem definition through solution implementation.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and key learnings through reports and presentations to internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and customers as appropriate.
• Serve as a technical resource in CMP processing, applying expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials, and polishing processes to solve customer and product-development challenges
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and team members, helping strengthen the team's CMP and semiconductor process capabilities.
• Identify and drive opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in CMP processes, experimental methods, and technical approaches

What We Seek:

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline such as; Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Or a related engineering/science field.
• An advanced degree, master's or PhD is a plus.
• 3-5 years of relevant CMP or semiconductor experienceIn-depth understanding of CMP process and impact of CMP consumables (slurry, pads, conditioning disk, etc.,) to CMP performance.
• Demonstrated ability to work on complex projects in team environment and lead development of engineering solutions for end user (customer).
• Solid track record of problem-solving and ability to work on a breadth of technical problems with sound methodologies (6-sigma, 8-D, etc.).
• Demonstrated project management skill and knowledge of semiconductor device and integration scheme.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to develop technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and CMP technologies.
• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimization.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical presentation skills.

What we offer:

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.

• Compensation: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligible
• 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

Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

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.

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.