Director, R&D Engineering

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Director, R&D Engineering Job Description THE ROLE

Entegris is currently seeking a Director, R&D Engineering to join our New Product Development team in Round Rock, TX.

• Lead a team of engineers in the design, development, verification and deployment of semiconductor hardware products.
• Research and identify new products to be used to improve the overall customer satisfaction with the cost, performance, quality, safety, and delivery of our products.
• Work with contract manufacturers domestically and internationally on designing, building, testing, qualification, and continuous improvements of Entegris hardware.
• Manage, develop, and document intellectual property.
• Develop performance metrics focused on safety, quality, customer satisfaction and process performance.
• Create, manage, and validate the deliverables from product development to the release to manufacturing.
• Lead internal and external resources to meet the needs of customers regarding overall product performance and project timelines.
• Manage the professional development of the Engineering team, with a focus on semiconductor technical development, customer centricity and project execution.
• Support the transition of design concepts, detailed design, and product release information to manufacturing partners (internal or external) and provide ongoing technical/engineering oversight to manufacturing partners (internal and external).
• Engage with product marketing and customers on detailed functional requirements for our hardware products.
• Have ability and willingness to take a "hands‑on" approach and lead by example to meeting project scope and timing including assisting project team members in the completion of deliverables as needed.
• Ability to travel 30% both domestically and internationally.

• 10+ years engineering experience in a related engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical or controls).
• Minimum of a BS degree in engineering; MS degree in engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years in a leadership role with a core strength in leading diverse, technical, engineering teams in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience in designing and developing hardware systems and working with 3rd party manufacturers to build the final product to the defined specification.
• Demonstrated project execution with exemplary safety, product performance, timing, and budget controls.
• Hands‑on experience working with product lifecycle management systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.); product data management tools (Accolade); and engineering change order systems.
• Experience with managing a technical group with a wide range of experience in a fast paced, detailed orientated, global environment.
• Travel, both domestically and internationally, will be required to effectively fulfill the position's responsibilities.

• Demonstrated experience within a global, multicultural, multi‑location organization serving the semiconductor industry.
• Timely development, characterization and deployment of new chemical delivery systems.
• Demonstrated results in continuous improvement in manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in designing, maintaining and servicing semiconductor hardware.
• Ability to influence leadership at all levels of the organization.
• Expertise in developing and executing a strategic plan.
• Proactively raise concerns and recommend solutions.
• Achieving the best possible outcomes with integrity and collaboration.
• Holding self and others accountable to the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement, striving for quality and operational excellence.
• Effectively utilizing toolsets/resources to accomplish goals.
• Open to trying new methods.
• Creating new solutions and inspiring others.
• Establishing a track record of success.
• Taking initiative, executing consistently, and finding creative ways to add new value.

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