Manager, Thin Film Deposition R&D

Entegris•Danbury, CT

7d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Thin Film Deposition R&D Manager at its Danbury, Connecticut site. The manager will lead the Deposition Process R&D team in the Advanced Deposition Materials business unit. The team screens new precursors for viability and develops ALD and CVD processes to deposit films for the semiconductor industry. The role works closely with customer-facing applications and marketing teams to introduce new precursor and deposition technologies, improve process efficiency, and pursue broader opportunities in the semiconductor industry. The manager will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, support customer issue resolution, and align research with industry and internal roadmaps to increase customer adoption. The position includes an annual compensation range of $125,000–$160,000, with actual pay dependent on the candidate’s overall skills for the role. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in chemical, electrical, or mechanical engineering, or chemistry.
At least 10 years of experience in ALD or CVD R&D or semiconductor process engineering.
At least 5 years of management experience.
Knowledge of semiconductor processes and integration.
Experience using statistical discovery programs for design-of-experiment creation or data analysis, such as SAS JMP or other programs.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and continuously develop a team.
Ability to influence decisions across multiple organizational levels.
Effective communication skills to support a business unit serving a worldwide customer base.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in cleanrooms.
Hands-on experience operating ALD tools and developing new deposition processes.
A proven track record of developing an effective team.
Demonstrated ability to achieve and sustain operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary process engineering group.
Develop and review experimental plans, analyze data and findings, and provide customers with updates and recommendations for next steps.
Create an environment that encourages innovation.
Coach, train, and develop team members.
Stay current with deposition techniques and technologies and use them to address industry issues.
Set objectives, communicate expectations and priorities, provide direction, and drive accountability.
Develop, modify, and implement processes and procedures with EH&S teams to foster a culture of safety.
Develop capital and resource plans to meet business needs for capacity, technical capability, and growth.
Identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams with product management, engineering, quality, analytical, and safety teams to resolve customer issues.
Ensure the group’s research aligns with current industry and internal roadmaps to increase potential customer adoption.