Senior Engineer, Product Development Engineering

Senior Engineer, Product Development Engineering

The Role

Our Hillsboro site is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support the analytical and experimental development of polyurethane composite materials used in advanced manufacturing applications. The engineer will own the development, validation, and transfer of polymer characterization methods, as well as the technical understanding of structure-property relationships that influence product performance and manufacturability.

This position requires technical expertise in polymer science, analytical methods, and data interpretation. The successful candidate will work cross functionally with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to drive new product development, scale up, and continuous improvements grounded in deep scientific understanding of our chemistries.

A background in polymer chemistry, material characterization, or polymer formulation science is required.

What You'll Do

• Lead polymer characterization activities for new product development, including method selection, test design, data interpretation, and reporting.

• Perform analytical techniques such as DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, rheology, mechanical testing, microscopy, and other polymer evaluation methods.

• Design and execute lab scale experiments, formulation trials, and material evaluations to understand structure-property relationships and support material selection.

• Summarize complex data into clear presentations and technical reports, including hypotheses around outliers, variability, and next step recommendations.

• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure polymer insights drive product and process optimization.

• Support scale up and commercialization by defining critical material attributes and establishing control strategies.

• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory methods, data quality, and analytical efficiency; champion scientific rigor and best practices in polymer characterization.

• Contribute to laboratory safety, method documentation, and operational excellence.

What We Seek

• Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and 5+ years of related experience required.

• Hands-on experience with polymer characterization and data analysis (JMP preferred)

• Experience with polymer formulation develop and qualification.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical teams.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Masters or PhD in Materials Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

• Polyurethane formulation and/or composite formulation experience.

• Experience leading analytical method development for polymeric materials.

• Strong background in rheology, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, or microscopy.

• Proven ability to drive improvements in test methods, data quality, and material performance.

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.

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Progressive paid time off 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

• A 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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