Senior Scientist, Product Development

Job Title:

Senior Scientist, Product Development

Job Description:

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Scientist, Product Development to join our R&D team. This position will be based in our Reno, NV facility. In this role, you will support the development of advanced polymeric materials, semiconductor cleaning products, and new technologies through experimental design, materials formulation, characterization, and technical analysis. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, technicians, and product managers to accelerate innovation and support the commercialization of next-generation products.

• Design and execute laboratory experiments related to polymer synthesis, polymer formulations, coatings, and prototype fabrication.
• Develop and evaluate new materials for semiconductor cleaning, contamination control, and advanced manufacturing applications.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data from mechanical, thermal, rheological, tribological, particle, and surface characterization techniques.
• Generate technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on experimental findings.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams to advance product development efforts.
• Support scale-up and commercialization activities through development of test methods and product specifications.
• Evaluate critical-to-quality characteristics and assist in establishing incoming quality control and manufacturing specifications.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Identify technical risks and propose solutions to accelerate project execution and design iteration cycles.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through invention disclosures, technical publications, and patent support activities.

• B.S. degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field and 5+ years of relevant experience required. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience involving material formulation, characterization, or synthesis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools and statistical methods (JMP, Minitab, Six Sigma).
• General Knowledge of AI systems and data science a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional development environment.
• Experience with polymers, coatings, semiconductor materials, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience authoring technical reports and presentations is preferred.

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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.

• 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…