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Entegris · 6 hours ago

Product Improvement Engineer

Hillsboro, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Entegris is seeking a Product Improvement Engineer in our Hillsboro, OR location to lead technical problem solving and continuous improvement for our Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) polishing pad products. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end resolution of customer quality issues and leading cross-functional engineering efforts to ensure product performance standards are met.

Advanced MaterialsChemicalData StorageManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of customer quality issues and performance requests, ensuring timely, rigorous, and transparent resolution

Serve as the primary facilitator of 8D investigations, driving clear problem statements, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification

Engage directly with our customer facing functions when needed to communicate findings, present data, and build confidence in solutions

Lead teams across Operations, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Systems, R&D, and customer facing groups to align priorities and execute solutions

Establish effective meeting structures, ensuring clear agendas, action owners, timelines, and followthrough

Influence stakeholders at all levels to maintain momentum and accountability

Build strong knowledge of internal manufacturing processes, product design, and material behavior

Develop a deep understanding of customer applications and performance requirements

Identify process limitations and lead engineered solutions to improve product capability and reliability

Apply statistical tools, DOE, and multivariate analysis to uncover insights and validate solutions

Lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) focused on product performance, process capability, and longterm quality

Translate complex technical findings into clear, concise presentations for customers, suppliers, and internal leadership

Document learnings and best practices to strengthen organizational knowledge and prevent recurrence

Qualification

Process EngineeringStructured Problem-SolvingMaterial CharacterizationStatistical AnalysisCross Functional LeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementIndependent Work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or related field. (BSE + 7 years, MSE + 5 years, or PhD + 2 years preferred; equivalent experience considered.)

Strong background in process engineering with demonstrated ability to analyze complex process–performance interactions

2+ years of experience leading engineering projects and/or cross functional teams

Hands on experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, etc.)

Technical proficiency with material characterization tools (DMA, tensile, TMA, rheometry, mDSC, SEM) and ASTM/ISO standards

Strong statistical aptitude, including DOE, correlation analysis, and modeling

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence without authority

Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize across multiple projects

Ability to work in cleanroom environments and lift up to 20 lbs

Occasional evening meetings and occasional travel may be needed