Lead Engineer, Chemical Processing CI

Entegris • Ambler, PA

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About The Position

Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Chemical Processing Engineer to join our Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a critical role in driving process excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainability within specialty chemicals manufacturing. This role is focused on optimizing reactor-based processes, improving yields, reducing waste, and strengthening the development and governance of manufacturing master data. The engineer will partner closely with Operations, Process Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and EHS to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or similar technical field or related experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience (5+ years) of increasing responsibilities within a global, multicultural, multi-location organization serving a high technology industry.
• Proficient with reaction/distillation/separation processes and critical control parameters.
• Experience with statistics and statistical software
• Proficiency with SAP Enterprise software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across specialty chemicals manufacturing operations.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects aligned with site and division-level performance goals.
• Standardize best practices and drive adoption of consistent manufacturing and operational excellence tools.
• Develop and implement reactor optimization strategies to improve throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and cycle time.
• Lead yield improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Lead improvement efforts related to manufacturing master data including BOMs, routings, and recipes.
• Use data-driven analysis to identify variability drivers and implement sustainable process controls

Benefits

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees