Manager, Thin Film Deposition R&D

Entegris - Danbury, CT

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Danbury, CT

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

At Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission. Our facility in Danbury, CT is seeking a Thin Film Deposition R&D Manager to join our team. In this role, you will lead our Deposition Process R&D team in our Advanced Deposition Materials business unit. This group screens new precursors for recommendation and develops new ALD and CVD processes to deposit films which enable the semiconductor industry. You will work closely with the customer-facing applications and marketing teams to introduce new precursor & deposition technologies, increase process efficiency, and capture broader opportunities in the semiconductor industry. As a manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary process engineering group, setting objectives, communicating expectations, providing directions and priority, and driving accountability. You will develop and review experimental plans, analyze data and findings, and generate updates for customers. Creating an environment that encourages innovation is key, as is coaching, training, and developing individuals within the team. You will also be responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing processes and procedures in conjunction with the EH&S teams to drive a culture of safety. Additionally, you will develop capital and resource plans to meet business needs for capacity and growth, proactively identify improvement opportunities, and actively work to implement solutions. Leading and participating in cross-functional teams with product management, engineering, quality, analytical, and safety to resolve customer issues will be part of your responsibilities. Ultimately, you will ensure that the group's research is directed toward improvement of the existing product base or development of new products and technologies, leading to adoption by customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary process engineering group
• Set objectives, communicate expectations, provide directions and priority, and drive accountability
• Develop and review experimental plans, analyze data and findings, and generate updates for customers
• Create an environment that encourages innovation
• Coach, train, and develop individuals within the team
• Develop, modify, and implement processes and procedures in conjunction with the EH&S teams to drive a culture of safety
• Develop capital and resource plans to meet business needs for capacity and growth
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and actively work to implement solutions
• Lead/participate in cross-functional teams with product management, engineering, quality, analytical, and safety to resolve customer issues
• Ensure that the group's research is directed toward improvement of the existing product base or development of new products and technologies ultimately leading to adoption by customers

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar is required
• 10+ years of experience in ALD or CVD R&D or Process Engineering
• 3-5 years of people management experience is required
• Semiconductor industry experience & knowledge of Semiconductor processes is highly preferred
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and continuously develop a team
• Ability to influence decisions across multiple layers of the organization
• Effective communication skills to support a business unit that serves a worldwide customer base

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in cleanrooms
• A proven track record of developing an effective team
• Demonstration of ability to achieve and sustain operational excellence

Benefits

• 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 Excellence