Formulation Scientist
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Research/Development
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Engineering
Research Scientist
Job Title:
Formulation ScientistJob Description:
The Role
Entegris is currently seeking a
Formulation Scientist, Solution Design
to join our
ICPS R&Dteam. This position will be based in our
Aurora
facility.
In this role, you willbe developing leading edge CMP (Chemical Mechanical Planarization ) formulations for advanced semiconductor nodesand facilitate understanding of performance of formulations vs film properties. Your expertise in chemistry will be usedto plan and designexperiments to identify key components in slurry composition that could impactfinalpolishing performance to meet customers' needs. The scientist will also work with world class R&D teams across different sites through effective communication of ideas and results.
What You'llDo
Work collaboratively with ourformulation SME scientists,Cleanroom Engineers, Analytical teams to developinnovativeand robust CMP slurry formulation solutions for our customers.
Support new platform developmentthroughsystematic studies such as structure-activity relationship study, hypothesis driven research and design of experiments, etc.
Work with R&D team to develop detailed mechanisms on interactions between different slurry components and impact on final polishing performance.
Applysafe work practices in labs and other test environments and actively participate in site wide safety initiatives to promote a safe workplace.
Design and execute CMP experimentsat lab scale with coupons andwith
Cleanroomengineering team to validateslurry performance onfull scaletest& patternwafers.
Analyze outcomes of experiments using advanced statistical tools and be able to use those results to logically plan future experiments.
Create technical presentations and present your findingswithin R&Dteams and other internal stakeholders.
What We Seek
MS/Ph D in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry and related field. +2years experience for PhD, +7years experience for MS
Strong ability to design, executeexperimentsandinterpret results to effectively communicate key findingsthat elucidate mechanismsor properties of individual components in the mix.
Participation incompanywide & site-specificsafety initiatives and a strong dedication to a safety-first culture
Experience working withfilms, inorganic or organometallicchemistry, additives, surfactants,or particlesina laboratory environment.
Demonstrated independence in successfully completingassigned projects, either individually orin collaboration with internal/external research groups
Clear Communication and collaboration with different groups to achieve desired results
Data analysis for formulation improvement by statistical methods
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 tobring 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 onyour life inside and outside of the office.
What We Offer
Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.
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: $100,000 to $115,000 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.
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