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Entegris is currently seeking aPolymerDevelopment Scientistto join ourMaterials Solutions Division R&Dteam. This position will be basedatourAurora (Greater Chicago Area)facility.

In this role, you willbe responsibleto developinnovative polymer materials and designs for Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Padtoaggressively capture customer market share in future advanced nodes in the semiconductor industry.You willwork in across-functionalteam to developcutting-edgetechnologiesand solve polymer material and engineering problems.

WhatYou'llDo

• Lead new product developmentprojectsto deliver CMP pad solutions to customers' satisfactionandidentifyofnew technologyareas for CMP pad innovative pipeline

• Develop newpolymermaterialsto create novelCMP padswith differentiated properties; Improve the understanding of structure-property-CMP performance relationships with advanced knowledge of scientific principles, experimental design, and advanced characterization

• Organize and share data accurately,timelyand efficiently with written technical reports and presentations externallyto customers as well asinternally across the organization

• Identifyissues with experimentalmethodologyand troubleshoot when necessary to achieve more meaningful results

• Ensure good collaborationwith associates and colleagues withinR&D as well asother functionssuch asbusiness team, customer interfacing team, CMPapplicationteam todelivernew products and solve customer issues.Translate customerasksinto designneedsandexecute; Clearly communicate with customers on projects' progress andchallenges.Occasionally collaborate with suppliers onnew rawmaterial design and scaling up

WhatWeSeek

• PhD in Polymer Scienceor Engineering,orpolymermaterialfocus inMaterials Scienceor Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fieldrequired

• 3+years of research and development experience with successful product development and customer engagement

• Deep understanding ofpolymer structure-mechanical property relationship;Success in selecting/formulating/synthesizing polymer materials todesiredmechanical properties and tribological behaviors; Experience in thermoset polymersand their foams is highly preferred

• Hands-on experience in polymer analysis techniques such as rheology instruments, thermal characterizationand chemical analysis, GPC, FTIR, SEM/TEM, AFM, etc.

• Proventrack recordof safe laboratory practices andmethodology

• Experience in Design of Experiment principles and statistical data analysis

• Knowledgein CMP or other semiconductor process technologies is preferred

• Experience in Stage Gate type of new product development processes

• Self-motivated and driven to success; Creative problem-solving ability, along with flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, customer focused organization; Capable of contributing as an individual contributor or as a part of highly interdisciplinary teams;Strong communicationskillsdemonstratedfrombothinternaland external,i.e..conferences, reviews withcustomers ormanagement/executives

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. Weleveragethe differences of our employees tobringnew ideasto 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 weoperateas anorganization - not just whenit'sconvenient, but in a lasting and meaningfulway. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact onyourlife inside and outside of the office.

WhatWeOffer

Ourtotalrewardspackagegoesaboveandbeyondjustapaycheck.Whetheryou'relooking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• 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 toprovidingequal 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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