Principal Membrane Process Engineer

The Role:

Our site in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Principal Membrane Process Engineer to join our team. Our site manufactures Liquid Micro Contamination Control (LMC) membrane products such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UPE) membrane and other membrane products for Semi-conductor and Life Science industries. You will join our team to start up a new membrane operations plant. As part of this effort, you will drive the commissioning and qualifying of both processes and equipment for use in high volume production. We need someone who has expertise in membrane manufacturing processes or related fields.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with an existing cross-functional team including Operations, Membrane R&D, Quality, Equipment & Automation, Facilities, New Production Introeuction EH&S and Project Management to make our new plant a success.

• Successful Validation and Qualification (V&Q) execution of membrane products

• Lead efforts to guide the installation and commissioning of new production scale equipment, following typical IQ/OQ protocols.

• Develop and qualify membrane processes on new equipment to meet Key Performance Output Variables (KPOV) targets.

• Design and execute experiments, utilize statistical tools to analyze experimental data to drive development and optimize processes.

• Drive operation readiness of a new membrane manufacturing line.

• Develop and drive new solutions to existing membrane manufacturing challenges such as improving yield, increasing capacity and minimizing variation.

• Communicate with multicultural cross functional team and build consensus to drive projects to completion in a timely manner.

• Provide documentation support such as creating/maintaining drawings, SOPs, test procedures, and test data.

• Be a hands-on Engineer and guide the team as Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• Maintain presence in the manufacturing area to provide sustaining manufacturing support. Resolve day-to-day production/process issues. Drive issues to root cause

• Responsible for guiding technical evaluations, analysis, and implement process solutions to complex problems, enhancing our fully data-driven and risk-based thinking culture

• Embodiment of a sense of ownership and passion of the process and driving improvements through creative solutions

• Work assignments may include continuous improvement sustaining projects as well as new membrane development via stage gate process

• Individuals will be required to spend a few weeks at the existing Bedford, MA site as part of onboarding to gain process knowledge to be successful in this role at the new Colorado Springs Manufacturing facility.

• Ability to prioritize short term needs of day-to-day production environment along with long-term deliverables and timelines

• Lead with influence across multi-disciplinary team

• Can take on assignments with broad objectives where guidance is provided on critical issues only.

• Require providing work guidance and mentorship to Engineers and others

What We Seek:

• B.S or M.S. in Chemical/Materials/Polymer engineering or related technical discipline

• Experience in membrane manufacturing, polymer twin-screw extrusion, web handling or thin film processing or non-woven manufacturing processes

• Six sigma certifications and experience in statistical data analysis with MINITAB or other statistical software and capable of utilizing data for informed engineering-related decision-making.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a significant amount of that time successfully leading processes and / or continuous improvement related initiatives.

• Must have both strong hands-on experience and analytical problem-solving skills

• Proven Project Management skills and experience

• Experience using IQ/ OQ/ PQ protocols

• Experience in lean manufacturing.

• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities quickly based on business needs

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a strong contributor to a cross-functional development team

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Must have some flexibility in the work schedule during initial start-up to meet the demands of the project schedule. After plant start-up is complete, expect a schedule to return to normal business hours.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Statistical Process Control, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Validation & Qualification processes

• A collaborative leader that inspires cross-functional teams, prioritizing and driving for execution

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification

• Subject matter expertise on membrane manufacturing processes

• Proven expertise in qualifying new facilities, equipment, processes, or products

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 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.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. 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: $140,000 - 160,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

•Annual Bonus Eligible

•A progressive (PTO) 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

•Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

•Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

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.