Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary:

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Entegris is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join a dynamic team responsible for polymer fluid handling product such as valves, tubing, and fittings in Chaska, MN as part of the Fluid Handling Unit within Entegris' Advanced Purity Solutions Division. This segment develops technologies that support design and development of the most advanced semiconductor applications in the world.

This Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the development and technical advancement of fluid handling components such as valves fittings, and tubing. The Mechanical Engineer should be familiar with stage-gate development and New Product Introduction at low and high volume. Expected to work with Domestic and International company resources and/or vendors to move new concepts from prototype to production.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Decision Making

• Direct technical discussions and analyze evidence to make data-driven decisions ensuring functionality and reliability.

• Exhibit sound judgment based on schedule and cost impact.

Product Development & Design

• Conceptualize, design, and develop new, derivative, and existing product offerings to advance technology and meet performance requirements.

• Prepare design and procurement specifications for mechanical materials and assemblies through approved supply channels.

• Evaluate designs for manufacturability and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Testing & Qualification

• Ensure that lab equipment, fixtures, and tooling are built and qualified, support design verification and qualification tests on complex materials, sub-assemblies, and products.

• Characterize and test products to ensure compliance with specifications; oversee prototype builds and release to manufacturing.

• Write technical reports and compile data to support product qualification and regulatory compliance.

Project Management

• Lead or co-lead technology development and new product introduction projects from concept through manufacturing release.

• Manage phase-gate processes, design reviews, prototyping, documentation, regulatory certification, DFMEA, resource tracking, scheduling, risk assessment, and cost estimation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, product management, and customers to ensure alignment and project success.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including quality notifications, corrective actions, supplier capability, and process optimization.

Supplier & Vendor Coordination

• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components and services.

Documentation & Compliance

• Create and maintain drawings, SOPs, test procedures, routings, and BOMs.

• Support customer requests for documentation and test data.

Quality & Troubleshooting

• Perform root cause analysis on quality issues for new and existing products; troubleshoot design, functional, and assembly problems.

Mentorship

• Mentor junior engineers, interns, and co-op roles to foster technical growth and team development

Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Leadership: A proven track record of leading or supporting new product launches, design improvements and technologies into manufacturing with successful market launches. Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with efficient project management skills. Ability to work effectively & respectfully in a team-based & multi-national global engineering environment. Willingness and ability to be self-motivated and work well in a fast-paced design environment.

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, and 7+ years of directly related experience is required, advanced degree preferred, licensed as a professional engineer is a plus. Knowledge in semiconductor hardware, metrology and other equipment desired.

• Experience: Ability to design, fabricate, and qualify products and equipment used in the manufacture and testing of products, hands-on experience using various machine shop tools, processes and equipment assumed. Knowledge of materials and material properties is extremely useful in the role. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will integrate all facets of design including mechanical design and testing. Additional expectations: experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), thermal and fluid dynamics, kinematics and dynamics, dimensioning and tolerancing, and failure modes associated with mechanical design and material properties.

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge or experience in engineering design practices, solid modeling (proficient in design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, ProE), and creating manufacturing drawings for use in producing prototype, low volume, and high-volume components with various machining, molding processes. Familiarity with various material properties and processes for plating, polishing, anodizing, finishing, inspecting. Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB, Solidworks, MiniTab, Autodesk desired. Experience with SAP PLM desired.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and troubleshoot complex systems

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

• Accountability: Detail oriented and ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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 tobring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company isencouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-makingprocess is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at everylevel of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as anorganization, not just when it's convenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyour 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: $95,000 - $119,000 per year range, with actual pay dependent on the candidate's overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 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

• A 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 Excellence

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.

At Entegris, we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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