Principal Account Manager (ADM and ALD Technology)
About The Position
Entegris is seeking a Principal Key Account Manager to support our Advanced Deposition Materials accounts across the Southwestern US region. This new hire will own Entegris’ technical‑commercial engagement with key semiconductor equipment OEMs for advanced deposition applications. This role is accountable for program execution, customer credibility, and predictable outcomes across evaluations, qualifications, POR defense, and next‑generation opportunities. This role requires a disciplined account leader who is technically fluent, execution‑focused, and comfortable sharing ownership across a highly matrixed organization. Success depends on knowing when to lead, when to defer, and how to align others toward common outcomes. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced OEM account role that combines technical fluency with strong teamwork and operates on the customer’s timeline.
Requirements
- B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; PHD-level candidates with strong relevant technical skills highly encouraged to apply.
- 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor technology industry.
- Experience supporting semiconductor equipment OEMs strongly preferred.
- Background in account management, technical program management, or customer‑facing engineering roles.
- Exposure to advanced deposition, ALD, precursor materials, or materials qualification programs strongly preferred.
- Experience working in execution‑critical, escalation‑prone customer environments.
- Proven effectiveness in matrixed organizations without direct authority.
- Team‑first mindset — understands success depends on shared ownership and collective execution.
- Comfortable sharing ownership — knows when to lead and when to defer.
- High attention to detail — facts, commitments, data, and timing matter.
- Fast response orientation — thrives in environments where customer expectations are measured in hours.
- Strong communicator — ensures information flows clearly, efficiently, and appropriately.
- Process‑mindedness— interested in improving systems and scalability
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single point of accountability for advanced deposition engagement with key OEMs, while actively sharing ownership with R&D, BU, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain partners.
- Lead complex OEM evaluations and qualifications as a program manager, ensuring clarity of scope, roles, timelines, and decision points.
- Leverage subject matter expertise while maintaining clear external ownership and strong internal alignment.
- Deliver a seamless, coordinated experience for customers through aligned and consistent Entegris engagement
- Maintain strong technical fluency in ALD and advanced deposition fundamentals to support effective customer and internal engagement, including the ability to: Engage confidently and credibly with customer engineering teams, Ask thoughtful, productive questions that clarify customer needs, technical constraints and decision drivers, Maintain working familiarity with precursor materials and qualification considerations to engage credibly and support effective decision making, Translate customer discussions into clear, well aligned internal actions and priorities
- Demonstrate strong internal and external communication skills, ensuring clear, targeted information sharing and consistent customer messaging
- Partner closely with customers by operating at their pace and responding with urgency and agility
- Lead and influence internal teams to align to the same level of responsiveness and execution excellence.
- Own execution details across: open order reviews, RMA coordination, quote follow up and status clarity, and escalation management.
- Proactively identify technical, commercial, supply, and timing risks and lead effective mitigation efforts.
- Identify opportunities for systems‑level improvements (processes, tools, workflows) that improve speed, transparency, and execution quality.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to design and implement sustainable process improvements.
Benefits
- A progressive (PTO) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
