Lead Engineer, R&D Project Management - R&D Project Management

Job Title:

Lead Engineer, R&D Project Management

Job Description:

Here 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. 

Please note: This will be a hybrid position, and will be located in Bedford, MA.

The Role:

The Entegris site in Bedford, Massachusetts is currently seeking a Lead Engineer, R&D Project Management to support New Product Development (NPD) activities related to process transfer, equipment installation, and equipment qualification for E-chucks and Specialty Coatings. 

This role will work closely with EHS, R&D, Facilities, Operations, Procurement, suppliers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to manage projects related to equipment installation, qualification, technology transfer, and process transfer. The Project Manager will lead major capital and R&D expansion projects supporting E-chucks and Specialty Coatings across Bedford, Danbury, and Korea, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business needs. The candidate must be able to work effectively in challenging, dynamic project environments while maintaining clear communication and accountability across internal teams and external vendors. 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage project activities for installation of new tools and upgrades to existing tools in the U.S. and globally in support of R&D, NPD, process transfer, and manufacturing expansion objectives. 

• Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, technical requirements, schedule, budget, constraints, and success criteria. 

• Build and maintain a clear project roadmap, including major milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource needs. 

• Lead cross-functional execution with EHS, R&D, Facilities, Operations, Procurement, Quality, suppliers, and external vendors. 

• Manage equipment installation and qualification activities, ensuring readiness for safe operation, process transfer, and manufacturing handoff. 

• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and budgets while holding internal teams and external vendors accountable to commitments. 

• Communicate project status on a regular cadence, including progress, risks, issues, decisions needed, and recovery plans. 

• Support major capital and R&D expansion projects for E-chucks and Specialty Coatings across Bedford, Danbury, and Korea. 

• Drive manufacturing assessment and successful handoff of new equipment and transferred processes, including process documentation, maintenance plans, safety procedures, spare parts, training, and tool matching requirements. 

• Ensure projects are executed in alignment with safety, quality, regulatory, business, and budget expectations. 

What We Seek:

• A bachelor’s degree in project management or in engineering field, preferably Materials, industrial, mechanical or electrical. 

• A minimum of 8 years’ work-related technical experience in Project management in an operations or an engineering set-up. 

• Demonstrated success in leading and developing operations/ capex projects involving multiple internal or external (vendor) organizations 

• Motivated and self-directed team player with good interpersonal skills 

• Must have ability to reach out, communicate and influence personnel at all levels within the organization. 

• Experience within Lean and Six Sigma methodologies 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• PMP Certification is preferred 

• Ability to travel Domestic/International up to 10% of the time. Initially, travel could be more. 

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: $118,000.00-$157,000.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligible
• 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
• Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

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.