Senior Engineer, Applications & Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

11 paid holidays a year

PTO policy

Education assistance

Job summary

Entegris in Bedford, MA is seeking an Applications & Design Engineer to join our Specialty Coatings Group. You will support new product development of ALD, PVD, and PECVD coatings and scale-up activities through applications engineering and mechanical design, collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to improve product performance and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes designing fixtures, tooling, and fixtures for manufacturing, creating drawings and BOMs in SolidWorks, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Elective engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in applications/design/manufacturing engineering or NPD.
• Experience with vacuum technology.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and mechanical design principles.
• Experience supporting product development and manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams with multiple priorities.
• Limited travel (<10%).
• On-site role with some work-from-home flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Support development and qualification of new coating applications and manufacturing solutions.
• Assist process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and transfer to manufacturing.
• Design, fabricate, and qualify fixtures and tooling using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering change docs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Operations, Safety to improve manufacturability and product quality.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation for new products and processes.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and continuous improvement.
• Support equipment and process modifications to meet objectives.
• Work with suppliers to develop components and fixtures.

Skills

SolidWorks

Vacuum technology

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related

Tools

SAP

ETQ

EPDM

Accolade

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Applications & Design Engineer

Job Description:

The Role

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. You will work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to develop coating applications, optimize manufacturing processes, and design tooling and fixturing solutions that improve product performance, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.

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.
• 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.

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.