Polymer Pad Development Scientist

Entegris is currently seeking a Polymer Development Scientist to join our Materials Solutions Division R&D team. This position will be based at our Aurora (Greater Chicago Area)  this role, you will be responsible to develop innovative polymer materials and designs for Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Pad to aggressively capture customer market share in future advanced nodes in the semiconductor industry.

You will work in a cross-functional team to develop cutting-edge technologies and solve polymer material and engineering problems. with differentiated properties;
Improve the understanding of structure-property-CMP performance relationships with advanced knowledge of scientific principles, experimental design, and advanced characterization3+ years of research and development experience with successful product development and customer engagement Deep understanding of polymer structure-mechanical property relationship;
Success in selecting/formulating/synthesizing polymer materials to desired mechanical properties and tribological behaviors;
Experience in thermoset polymers and their foams is highly preferred

Hands-on experience in polymer analysis techniques such as rheology instruments, thermal characterization and chemical analysis, GPC, FTIR, SEM/TEM, AFM, etc.

Experience in Design of Experiment principles and statistical data analysis  Knowledge in CMP or other semiconductor process technologies is preferred

Experience in Stage Gate type of new product development processes

Self-motivated and driven to success;
Creative problem-solving ability, along with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, customer focused organization;
Capable of contributing as an individual contributor or as a part of highly interdisciplinary teams;
Strong communication skills demonstrated from both internal and external, i.e.. conferences, reviews with customers or management/executives

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: $125,000 - $145,000 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.* #LI-TP1

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.

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.
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