Lead, Applications Engineer, Silicon Carbide Materials

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Job Description:

The Role:

Our site inDecaturis seeking aLead Applications Engineer Silicon Carbide Materialsto join our this role the successful candidate will be responsible for the development validation and introduction of graphite and silicon carbide materials into the field of wide bandgap transistor processing. This will include the introduction of our materials starting with the crystal pulling process and the epitaxial growth process. The product development effort will include the characterization of variousgrades of graphite silicon carbide and coatings and working with potential customers to validate these materials in their equipment.

What Youll Do:

• Work with potential customers to understand their specific needs failure modes and requirements
• Work with internal R&D teams on materials development and synthesis
• Work to characterize different material grades in application environments
• Work with internal FEA modeling team to examine various scenarios with different materials combinations
• Manage development schedules and timelines
• Develop vendor and partner relationships to incorporate outside technologies into our materials portfolio
• Develop scale-up plans upon completion of successful validation

What We Seek:

• Masters degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with at least 3 years of experience; or a Bachelors degree in Materials Science Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering with at least 5 years of experience; or 10 years of experience in SiC wafer manufacturing LED manufacturing or wide bandgap semiconductor processing
• 3 years of experience in Project Management preferred
• Ability for occasional travel globally

OutstandingCandidatesWillHave:

• Materials understanding
• Applications knowledgein wide bandgap semiconductor processing SiC crystal growth (PVT) or Si crystal pulling
• Experience with DOE methodologies/tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experiencein FEA modeling
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational interpersonal problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience in leading a development effort using a stage-gated tracking software
• Ability to work on projects in cross-functional manner
• Ability to research identify and gain access to decision makers and gain insight through targeted questioning and active listening.
• Experience in working in an ISO 9000/14000 environment a plus;
• Candidate must have the capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control law

WhatWe Offer:

looking to build your career improve your health or protect your wealth we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous401(K)planwithanimpressiveemployermatch

• Excellenthealthdentalandvisioninsurancepackagestofityourneeds

• Flexibleworkscheduleand11paidholidaysayear

• Paidtimeoff(PTO)policythatempowersyoutotakethetimeyouneedtorecharge

• Educationassistancetosupportyourlearningjourney

• Values DrivenculturewithcolleaguesthatrallyaroundPeopleAccountabilityCreativityandExcellence

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.