Lead, Engineer – Fab Technology, Surface Preparation and Integration (SPI

Lead, Engineer – Fab Technology, Surface Preparation and Integration (SPI)

Entegris is seeking a Lead Fab Technology Engineer for Surface Preparation and Integration (SPI) based in North America to play a pivotal role in solving our customers' most challenging problems and identifying new opportunities in Selective Wet Etch and Clean area. This position will be at the forefront of customer adoption progression of existing and new products, providing technical leadership during launches and commercialization efforts for Entegris' SPI Material Solutions Business Unit.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a technical expert in Selective Wet Etch and Clean for Surface Preparation and Integration (SPI) in North America, supporting business operations.
• Lead customer evaluations, ensuring precise execution and alignment with customer buying motives, presented professionally.
• Develop strategies to drive revenue and market share growth for Entegris' SPI Material solutions in North America region.
• Provide the necessary technical and application support during customer qualifications.
• Partnering with account managers in product presentations and technical discussions.
• Identify, develop, and prioritize customer opportunities using Entegris' value selling process.
• Active engagement with key equipment OEMs for customer demo and collaboration for new business opportunities.
• Interface with Business Unit, and R&D teams to ensure the product pipeline is strategically aligned with customer and industry needs.
• Maintain a database of customer wet process and Entegris products.
• Conduct regular customer reviews to understand ongoing needs and develop account management plans with account managers.
• Establish strong customer relationships to become the go-to technical resource for Wet Etch and Clean in the region.
• Educate customers and colleagues on relevant process solutions knowledge.
• Lead product positioning and life cycle management to maintain market share.
• Participate in business review meetings with the SPI leadership team.
• Represent the region/platform in local and global opportunity reviews.
• Drive and advise on technical roadmap discussions with customers.
• Collaborate with functional teams such as account managers, supply chain and quality to support customer requirements and operations.
• Travel within the USA and to other global locations as necessary to support customer engagement (up to 30% travel).
• Own and be accountable for the region's SPI revenue goal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, materials science or engineering with 10+ years of experience in Wet Etch and Clean area in semiconductors processing or fab environment/equipment supplier/material supplier.
• Master's degree or PhD's degree in chemistry/chemical engineering, materials science or engineering with 8+ years of experience in Wet Etch and Clean area in semiconductors processing or fab environment/equipment supplier/material supplier.

Technical

Skills:

• Extensive experience on Wet Etch and Clean process development in advanced wafer fab environment (Advanced Logic or Memory Vertical/3D architecture) or a semiconductor equipment company is preferred.
• Analytical approach to problem solving; team player and work well under stress.
• Proactive and hunter for new technology and business opportunities.

Additional

Skills:

• Self-directed work ethic with minimal supervision required.
• Strong project leadership with a proven ability to achieve results while fostering teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and present technical presentations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external audiences.
• Sales or management experience is a plus.

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