Lead, Project Engineer

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Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer Job Description: The Role: For over fifty years, Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, has been recognized for producing the world's best graphite and silicon carbide materials for the Semiconductor and general industrial products, biomedical, glass industry products and electrical discharge machining (EDM) markets. Entegris is currently seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join our New Product Development team. This position will be based in our Decatur , TX f acility. In this role, you will …[ develop new processes, products, and innovations which will enable growth for o ur customers as well as for our company. You will work with our customers via ideation, design, creat ion , development, and engineering and walk through each step with our customers. You will touch each step of this process and manage the manufacture of prototypes for testing and validation. What You'll Do: Transform inputs from our customer s into models and prototypes and manage the manufacture of these prototypes . You will manage the schedule from Concept and Fe asibility through Pilot and lead a cross functional team that manages each step of this process . Identifies IP opportunities within the scope of NPD and will work with the IP committee to bring new IP to fruition and to evaluate current technologies within the portfolio. Interacts with all levels of co rporate personnel; develop and maintains broad global internal and external network s . Initiates engagement with external customers to discuss data collection/sharing opportunities. Creates project plans and tracks progress for larger projects ( e.g. break through or large platform projects). Creates budget and tracks spending for new projects and assignments. Anticipates and addresses issues proactively. Wor ks across all department lines and takes initiative to solve issues regarding technology, schedule, cost, etc. Communicates progress and status via documents, notes, and presentations . What We Seek: BS in Mechanical Engineering , chemical engineering, or other similar degree . Minimum 3 years experience . MS in similar degree will be acceptable along with experience Applications knowledge /experience in high - tech industry such as semiconductor, aerospace, etc Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships Strong communication organizational, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project Experience with DOE methodologies/tools desirable Proficient with Stage/Gated processes for managing New Product Introductions desirable Experience with Solidworks desirable Materials understanding desirable FEA modeling experience desirable 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 it’s 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 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: $119,500- $149,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role 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. #LI-MW1