Process Engineer

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.

The Role: 

Our site in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a Process Engineer to join our team. The Process Engineer will own sustaining and quality assurance activities for commercial products and lead continuous improvement projects to drive process efficiency and reduce product variation. The Engineer will work closely with various business functions to support manufacturing processes and resolve customer product quality inquiries. The position is within the CMP Polishing Pads Business focusing in the Thermoset Compression Molding manufacturing process This position reports to the Production Engineering Manager.

What You’ll Do: 

• Sustain productivity and quality levels of the manufacturing process. Activities include dispositioning of non-conforming materials (raw materials, intermediates and finished goods), establish/review/update SPC/SQC control limits, maintain FMEAs and Control Plans, and participate in customer quality and ISO audits.

• Drive productivity in the manufacturing process by identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Monitor and manage continuous improvement plans.

• Reduce variation in product and process parameters by identifying key contributors to variation and implementing effective control systems and enhanced manufacturing processes. 

• Lead root cause investigations of manufacturing out-of-control conditions by troubleshooting equipment and processes, observing and performing experiments, locating the source of problems and implementing permanent effective corrective actions.

• Act as the equipment and process technical expert and provide training and certification to the Operation Associates. Provide technical troubleshooting guidance to the Operation Associates, the Process Engineering Technicians, and maintenance team.

• Act as a mentor to the Process Engineering Technician role and direct the role’s day-to-day and long-term project activities based on business need.

• Develop and execute Design of Experiment trials, manage new product scale-ups, and lead new equipment installations & qualifications as dictated by business need.

• Manage the development of processing equipment operating programs and parameters.

• Lead machine breakdown resolution by providing guidance and hands-on assistance to remedy and correct issues. Manage external repair resources as needed for technical repairs.

• Assist in improving upon the preventative maintenance program to optimize machine and equipment uptime for production.

• Participate as a member of a global engineering team to transfer best practices across sites and unit operations.

• Improve upon quality and utilization on automation equipment and processes. Develop plans and lead expansion of future equipment incorporating current learnings to allow for enhancement and advancement in subsequent equipment revisions.

• Collaborate with development engineering in transfers of new products and processes and manage new product scale-ups.

• Effectively work with and lead cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements to drive profitability, efficiency, and productivity in the manufacturing process.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers sharing knowledge, helping them grow, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.

• Develop operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives, command strong team management skills to lead engineering teams effectively, and posses strong problem-solving abilities to analyze production line issues and recommend solutions.

What We Seek: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Polymer, Materials, or Chemical Engineering with 5+ years of related engineering experience required (semiconductor/polymer processing a plus).

• Experience with chemical blending, injection molding, or compression molding is a preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing equipment with programmable user interfaces is a preferred.

• Experience with manufacturing planning and/or raw material coordination is a preferred.

• Capital Project management experience is preferred. 

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is preferred. 

• Experience with statistical software is required, experience with Minitab and/or JMP preferred.

Outstanding Candidates Will Have: 

• Engineering knowledge and experience with thermoset compression molding and/or chemical mixing/blending operations is preferred. 

• Equipment maintenance/repair and technical understanding of production machines, as well as the ability to read operation manuals, engineering specifications and diagrams is required.

• Strong statistical knowledge and background related to Six Sigma, SPC/SQC, and Lean Manufacturing.

• Strong problem solving and analysis.

• Planning and organization; collaboration and teamwork with cross-functional teams.

• Effective oral and written communication skills including technical presentations to management.

• Demonstrated business acumen and professionalism.

• Proficient English communication skills (verbal and written).

• Flexibility in schedule to meet manufacturing/business needs including ‘On Call’ operations support on evenings and weekends. 

• Up to 5% travel potential within the US.

• Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and experience in testing, maintaining, and modifying existing control systems a plus.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus.

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) computer systems is a plus.

What We Offer 

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values. 

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. 

• 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. 

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.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.