Senior CMP Engineer
- Pay
- $90,000 – $120,000 per year
- Location
- Aurora, IL · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 16 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP)
- CMP consumables (slurry, polishing pads, conditioning disks)
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Statistical analysis
- Problem solving with structured methodologies (Six Sigma, 8D)
- Project management
- Semiconductor device and integration schemes
- Excellent written, verbal, and technical presentation skills
Also useful
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD)
- Advanced materials expertise
- Mentorship of engineers
About the role
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: Entegris is currently seeking a Senior CMP Engineer to join our Material Solutions Engineering team.
The Senior Engineer works closely with R&D scientists, customer-facing teams, field engineers, and manufacturing organizations to develop, qualify, and transfer innovative and robust CMP solutions that address customer needs. This role requires a self-motivated, hands-on problem solver with strong analytical and communication skills who can work effectively across multiple functions.
The candidate is also expected to be flexible for various tasks with ability to drive and achieve set goals and objectives to grow Entegris business.
What You'll Do
Lead the development of CMP solutions for complex customer and technology challenges, partnering with scientists, and other technical stakeholders Design, plan, and execute complex CMP polishing experiments to evaluate process performance, establish process windows, and advance technology development.
Analyze data and help identify practical solutions to technical challenges Lead and contribute to cross-functional customer and technology development projects, providing technical direction and driving projects from problem definition through solution implementation.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and key learnings through reports and presentations to internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and customers as appropriate.
Serve as a technical resource in CMP processing, applying expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials, and polishing processes to solve customer and product-development challenges Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less-experienced engineers and team members, helping strengthen the team's CMP and semiconductor process capabilities.
Identify and drive opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in CMP processes, experimental methods, and technical approaches What We Seek: Bachelor's degree in technical discipline such as; Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, Or a related engineering/science field. An advanced degree, master's or PhD is a plus.
3-5 years of relevant CMP or semiconductor experienceIn-depth understanding of CMP process and impact of CMP consumables (slurry, pads, conditioning disk, etc.,) to CMP performance. Demonstrated ability to work on complex projects in team environment and lead development of engineering solutions for end user (customer).
- Solid track record of problem-solving and ability to work on a breadth of technical problems with sound methodologies (6-sigma, 8-D, etc.).
- Demonstrated project management skill and knowledge of semiconductor device and integration scheme.
- Self-motivated, curious, and eager to develop technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and CMP technologies.
Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and data-driven process optimization. Excellent written, verbal, and technical presentation skills.
What we offer
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.
Compensation
$90,000.00-$120,000.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role Annual bonus eligible Progressive paid time off 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 A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted.
However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Entegris's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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