Lead, Product Development Engineer

Lead Engineer Product Development Engineering

The Role

Our Hillsboro site is seeking aMold & Tooling Engineeron the Product Development Engineering teamto lead the development qualification and implementation of moldrelated technologiesincluding mold coatings mold release chemistries and tooling conceptsfrom early project definition through HighVolume Manufacturing (HVM).

This role serves as the technical owner fordefining moldperformanceand design improvementsandworking crossfunctionally with Manufacturing Engineering Equipment EngineeringandOperations.The successful candidate will drivetechnologydevelopment scale-up and ongoing optimization of processes used in production.

A background in plastics manufacturingtoolingand/or hardwaredesign or moldcoatingtechnologies isstrongly preferred.

What Youll Do

• Own the full lifecycle of mold coatings and mold release systemsconcept development supplier evaluation testing validation and implementation into HVM.

• Leadthe creation of mold specifications working with mold suppliersand support vendorsto create a global standard.

• Develop and optimize mold surface treatments to improve product quality reduce cycle time and extend tooling life.

• Manage trials including Design of Experiments (DOE) test plans sample runs and data analysis for tooling qualification.

• Support preventative maintenance strategies to increase mold life and reduce unplanned downtime.

• Troubleshoot moldrelated defects tool wear issues and release failures; lead structured rootcause investigations and implement permanent corrective actions.

• Lead mechanical design improvement projects that enhance tooling and equipment performancesuch as echain routing/management mechanical subsystem redesign fixture updates and component-level reliability improvements.

• Provide technical mentoring to technicians and junior engineering staff.

What We Seek

• Bachelors degree inMechanical Engineering Materials Engineering Plastics Engineering Chemical Engineeringand 10 years of related experience required.

• Experience with:

• Polymer processingand manufacturing.

• Molding machining and tooling maintenance knowledge.

• DOE methodologies and statistical software (Minitab JMP).

• Capitalproject managementincludingvendor sourcing defining requirementsinstallation and qualification.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.

Outstanding Candidates WillHave

• Strong background in injection or compression molding mold coatings and mold release technologies.

• Experience with riskbased technical assessments including FMEAs control plans and OCAPs specific to tooling and molding operations.

• Experience collaborating with global tooling and coating suppliers to establish and qualify specifications.

• Familiarity with metrology and inspection methods for evaluating mold condition and coating performance.

• Demonstrated ability to improve tooling reliability cycle time and product quality through datadriven engineering.

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization not just when its convenient but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether youre looking to build your career improve your health or protect your wealth we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 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

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.

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.

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