Entegris

Supplies high-purity materials for semiconductors.

Manager, Mechanical Engineering R&D

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRound Rock, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; a master's degree is preferred.
At least 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or people-management role.
Direct experience designing semiconductor processing equipment, preferably atomic layer deposition (ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), or related vacuum-based deposition tools.
Ability to balance innovation speed with robustness and manufacturability.
Clear communication and ability to align cross-functional teams.
Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX, and engineering analysis methods.
Experience transitioning designs from research and development to high-volume manufacturing.
Knowledge of semiconductor industry standards, safety requirements, and cleanliness protocols.

Responsibilities

Work with systems engineering, electrical engineering, controls, materials science, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver liquid and solid precursor delivery systems that support leading-edge semiconductor processes, strict defectivity targets, and high-volume manufacturing.
Lead mechanical engineers in designing, developing, verifying, and deploying semiconductor delivery system products for solid and liquid ALD and CVD precursors.
Ensure mechanical designs support ultra-clean vacuum environments, precise thermal management, uniform gas delivery and purge performance, and product stability across thermal cycling.
Drive design decisions concerning vacuum components and process monitoring, materials selection for contamination control, high-temperature and corrosive chemistries, tool maintainability, ease of use, and uptime.
Work with domestic and international contract manufacturers to design, build, test, qualify, and continuously improve delivery systems and hardware using a Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) approach.
Research and identify improved hardware subcomponents, including valves, pressure transducers, and control systems, to improve customer satisfaction with product cost, performance, quality, safety, and delivery.
Manage and document intellectual property in collaboration with Entegris legal.
Create, manage, and validate deliverables from product development through release to manufacturing.
Direct internal and external engineering resources to meet customer needs for overall product performance and project timelines.
Manage the engineering team's professional development, focusing on semiconductor technical acumen, technical project execution, and continuous improvement.
Engage with product marketing, field service engineering, and customers on detailed functional requirements for delivery systems and hardware products.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Direct experience designing semiconductor processing equipment, preferably ALD, CVD, or related vacuum-based deposition tools.
A strong background in precision mechanical design, vacuum systems and leak integrity, thermal management and heat transfer, and materials selection for corrosive and high-temperature environments.

Job Title:

Manager, Mechanical Engineering R&D

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.

TheRole:

Entegris is currently seeking aMechanical Engineering Managerto join ourAdvanced Deposition Hardwareteam. This position will be basedinourRound Rock, TXfacility.

Entegris is seeking an experiencedmechanical engineering managerto lead the development ofnext‑generationsemiconductor hardware/delivery systems solutions. In thishigh‑impactleadership role, you will guide amechanicalengineering team through the full product lifecycle — from concept and design to validation, manufacturing, and customer deployment.

You’llshape the future of our hardware portfolio by driving innovation, partnering with global manufacturing teams, and ensuring our products meet the highest standards of performance, quality, and reliability. If you thrive in afast‑paced, technical environment and are passionate about building advanced technologies that power the semiconductor industry, this is an opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.

WhatYou’llDo

Work closely withsystemsengineering, electrical engineering,controls,materials scientists, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliverliquid and solid precursor delivery systems capable of supportingleading edgesemiconductor processes, strict defectivity targets, andhigh‑volumemanufacturing (HVM)

Lead a team ofmechanicalengineers in the design, development,verificationand deployment of semiconductor delivery system products for solid and liquid ALD and CVD precursors

Ensure mechanical designs support critical ALD requirements including:
- Ultra‑clean vacuum environments
- Precise thermal management
- Uniform gas delivery and purge performance
- Product stability across thermal cycling
- Drive design decisions related to:
- Vacuum components and process monitoring
- Materials selection for contamination control
- High‑temperature and corrosive chemistries
- Tool maintainability, ease of use and uptime

Work with contract manufacturers domestically and internationally on designing, building, testing, qualification, and continuous improvements of Entegris delivery systems and hardware within aDesign forSix Sigma (DFSS) approach

Research andidentifyimproved hardware sub-components (valves, pressure transducers, controlsystemsetc.) to be used to better overall customer satisfaction with the cost, performance, quality, safety, and delivery of our hardware products

Manage, develop, and document intellectual property in collaboration with Entegris legal

Create, manage, andvalidatethe deliverables from product development to the releasetomanufacturing

Drive internal and external engineering resources to meet the needs of customersregardingoverall product performance and project timelines

Manage the professional development of the engineering team, with a focus on semiconductor technical acumen,technical projectexecutionand continuous improvement

Engage with product marketing, field serviceengineeringand customers on detailed functional requirements for our delivery systems and hardware products

WhatWeSeek

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering(Master’spreferred)

8+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including: 3+ years in a technical leadership orpeople‑managementrole

Direct experience designing semiconductor processing equipment, preferably: ALD, CVD, or relatedvacuum‑baseddeposition tools

Strong background preferred in: Precision mechanical design, vacuum systems and leak integrity, thermal management and heat transfer, materialsselectionfor corrosive andhigh‑temperatureenvironments

Ability to balance innovation speed with robustness and manufacturability

Clear communicator who can aligncross‑functionalteams

Proficiencywith 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX) and engineering analysis methods

Experience transitioning designs from R&D tohigh‑volumemanufacturing

Knowledge of semiconductor industry standards, safety requirements, and cleanliness protocols

What we offer

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

Generous401(K)planwithanimpressiveemployermatch

Excellenthealth,dentalandvisioninsurancepackagestofityourneeds

Flexibleworkscheduleand11paidholidaysayear

Paidtimeoff(PTO)policythatempowersyoutotakethetimeyouneedtorecharge

Educationassistancetosupportyourlearningjourney

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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About the Company

Entegris

Supplies high-purity materials for semiconductors.

Entegris is a global supplier of high-purity materials and process solutions used in semiconductor, life sciences, and other technology-driven industries. It develops and supplies advanced materials, purification systems, and contamination-control technologies that are critical to manufacturing processes. Their products include materials and equipment to prevent microcontamination, such as gas purifiers and other purification solutions, which customers use to keep production lines clean and efficient. Entegris differentiates itself through a worldwide manufacturing and service footprint, enabling dependable supply chains, global customer support, and integrated solutions across multiple stages of the manufacturing process. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve consistent, high-quality production by delivering reliable, pure materials and contamination-control technologies at scale.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Billerica, MA
Founded: 1966

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