Project Manager, Wide Bandgap Materials

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Job Description:

The Role:

Our site in Decatur, TX is seeking a Project Manager Wide Bandgap Materials to join our team!

In 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 various grades of graphite, silicon carbide, and coatings and working with potential customers to validate these materials in their equipment.

What You'll 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.

Requirements:

* BS in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

* 5-7 years' experience in SiC wafer manufacturing, LED manufacturing, or Wide bandgap semiconductor processing;

* Strong experience in Project Management;

* Materials understanding and applications knowledge in wide bandgap semiconductor processing, SiC crystal growth (PVT) or Si crystal pulling;

* Experience with DOE methodologies/tools;

* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite;

* Experience in FEA modeling;

* 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.

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

* 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.

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it.

People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

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