Senior Mechanical Test Engineer
Entegris · Chaska, MN ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- QA
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 501-1000
- Salary
- USD 86,500 – 108,000 / year
Designs and runs mechanical, shock, vibration, and environmental tests for semiconductor wafer-handling gear, analyzes data, and builds custom lab rigs to validate reliability and performance.
Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Test EngineerJob Description:
The Role:
Entegris is seeking a Senior Mechanical Test Engineer to support our product engineers, scientists, product management, and sales teams by providing test data and data analysis of our wafer and reticle handling products, including technology development, test method development, and specialized test equipment utilization, design, and fabrication. This is a great opportunity for a highly analytical person to show their creative problem-solving skills in a fast-paced high technology industry with a growing, global company. This position will involve proving reliability and performance of Entegris products that enable state of the art and cutting-edge technology, providing the Semiconductor Industry the ability to successfully achieve its quest for faster processors, better chip yields to meet the ever-increasing demand, and chip designs to increase substrate utilization.
In this role you will:
- Provide accurate, expedient characterization and analysis of wafer and reticle handling products and technologies using laboratory equipment;
- Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to support new product development, product qualification, and manufacturing support activities.
- Lead and execute mechanical, reliability, shock, vibration, and environmental testing projects supporting new product development, product qualification, manufacturing support, and material change evaluations.
- Develop innovative, novel and robust test methods with high regard for product reliability and performance
- Design, build, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain laboratory equipment, data acquisition systems and test fixtures
- Analyze test data using sound statistical methods, develop engineering conclusions, and communicate findings through detailed technical reports and presentations.
- Develop new test methodologies and experimental approaches to evaluate product performance, reliability, and customer-specific requirements.
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:
- BS or MS degree in Science or Engineering discipline; Preferred discipline: Mechanical Engineering or highly related field
- 3+ years of experience in an engineering or R&D environment;
- Demonstrated hands-on engineering experience executing laboratory testing, troubleshooting experimental setups, and collecting engineering test data.
- Experience with shock and vibration testing and analysis is strongly preferred.
- Experience in any of the following areas a plus: mechanical testing, validation, reliability engineering, data acquisition programming, motion control, instrumentation, semiconductor industry, cleanroom, particle technology, thermal and fluid science, polymer science, general lab practices/safety, statistical data analysis, shock and vibration data acquisition and analysis, shipping simulation testing;
- Creative thinker to problem solving and to develop new test protocols;
- High degree of mechanical aptitude;
- Strong data analysis skills with Excel and Minitab or JMP;
- Creo® and/or SOLIDWORKS® user a plus;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, customer-oriented working environment;
- Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and across all functional areas;
- Occasional travel may be required to support collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams located globally.
Your success will be measured by:
People and Teamwork: Work in a collaborative environment to align and execute on goals.
Accountability, Integrity, and Trust: Communicate openly and honestly and accept responsibility to deliver on commitments.
Creativity and Innovation: Disseminate knowledge, share ideas, and innovate to promote product performance.
Dedicated to Excellence: Set high standards and strive to deliver innovative, effective solutions to internal and external customers.
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: $86,500- $108,000 per year range 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.
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