Senior Engineer, Applications & Design Engineer

Entegris, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

11 paid holidays per year

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Bedford, MA seeks an Applications & Design Engineer to support ALD, PVD and PECVD coatings, from development to scale-up, blending applications and mechanical design expertise.

You will design fixtures, develop processes, qualify hardware, and ensure manufacturability across R&D, Manufacturing and Operations with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in applications, design, manufacturing, or NPD.
• Experience with vacuum technology.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and mechanical design.
• Experience supporting product development in manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in cross-functional teams.
• Limited travel (<10%) and on-site with occasional WFH.

Responsibilities

• Support development, qualification, and implementation of new coating applications and manufacturing solutions.
• Assist with process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Design, fabricate, and qualify fixtures, tooling, assemblies, and hardware using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions, and change docs.
• Collaborate to improve manufacturability, process capability, product quality, and readiness.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new products and concepts.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and continuous improvement activities.
• Support equipment, tooling, and process modifications to meet objectives.
• Work with suppliers to develop components and technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with SAP, ETQ, EPDM, Accolade and quality requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Mechanical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

ETQ

EPDM

Accolade

Job description

Senior Engineer, Applications & Design Engineer

Entegris is currently seeking an Applications & Design Engineer to join our Specialty Coatings Group team, based in our Bedford, MA facility. In this role you will support new product development of ALD, PVD, and PECVD coatings and manufacturing scale‑up activities through a combination of applications engineering and mechanical design engineering.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development, qualification, and implementation of new coating applications, process capabilities, and manufacturing solutions.
• Assist with process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer of new products and technologies into manufacturing.
• Design, develop, fabricate, and qualify fixtures, tooling, assemblies, and supporting hardware for product development and manufacturing applications using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, work instructions, and engineering change documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety teams to improve manufacturability, process capability, product quality, and manufacturing readiness.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation activities for new products, processes, and design concepts.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations and continuous improvement activities to address technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Support equipment, tooling, and process modifications required to meet product development and manufacturing objectives.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to develop components, fixtures, and technical solutions that support engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company systems and processes including SAP, ETQ, EPDM, Accolade, and applicable quality requirements.

What We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in applications engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or new product development.
• Experience with vacuum technology.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting product development and manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Limited travel required (<10%).
• Primarily on‑site position with occasional work‑from‑home flexibility.

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: $100,000- 135,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidates’ overall skills for the role
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• 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.

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 for 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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