Sr. Engineer, Quality Assurance

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Sr. Engineer, Quality Assurance

Entegris is seeking a Sr. Engineer, Quality Assurance to join the Analytics & Metrology team. This position is based at the Burnet facility. The role provides quality oversight for materials characterization, analytical methods, and laboratory systems that impact customer acceptance, yield, and device performance. You will lead the lab department to implement process improvements that affect lab throughput, testing accuracy, and data stability.

You will serve as the interface between the laboratory and other Entegris departments, including production, quality, product management, and engineering.

• Ensure data integrity and compliance across analytical and electronic systems
• Lead or support investigations (deviations, OOS/OOT, contamination events)
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical robustness and quality culture to reduce variability, improve testing stability, and shorten testing cycle times
• Drive analytical testing stability and improvement through the use and implementation of statistical process control
• Provide oversight of training, analyst qualification, and competency
• Review instrument qualification, calibration, and metrology practices
• Approve change controls and risk assessments related to analytical testing
• Support customer, ISO, and internal audits
• Support the review and approval of analytical methods, validations, and method changes
• Own, maintain, and drive improvements in laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025 / ISO 9001)
• Serve as a lab-focused SME on quality concepts, systems, and tools, especially structured problem solving and risk analysis tools such as 8D, RCA, FMEA, etc.
• Provide training for these tools and act as expert guide for critical excursions as necessary
• Nurture and grow a culture of quality as a core tenet of operations by partnering with Engineering and Production teams on problem solving and error proofing

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in an analytical lab, quality engineering, or QA role
• Working knowledge of ISO 17025 or equivalent lab quality systems
• Experience with analytical method validation and investigations
• Hands-on experience with quality tools such as Pareto, FMEA’s, SPC/SQC, histograms, trend analysis, process mapping, design of experiments, cause and effect diagrams, 8D problem solving methodology
• Knowledge of controls for analytical instrumentation, SPC, stability, accuracy, variation, and method uncertainty, GR&R and correlation/matching
• Strong documentation, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Familiarity with JMP, Minitab, or other statistical analysis software
• A zero-defect mindset and data-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement

• Experience in the semiconductor materials supply chain
• Familiarity with trace/ultra-trace analytical techniques (e.g., ICP MS, SIMS)
• Experience supporting customer or regulatory audits
• Exposure to LIMS, CDS, or laboratory software validation

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making is collaborative, and leaders exist at every level. We embed our values in how we operate and aim to positively impact your life inside and outside the office.

• Generous benefits package including a 401(K) plan with a strong employer match
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays per year
• PTO policy to recharge
• Education assistance to support learning
• Values-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require sponsorship now or in the future. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recruit, hire, train, and reward employees based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status. We celebrate the unique talents and experiences of our employees.