Director - Engineering Research and Development - EMD&I

Location: Chaska, MN

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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Job Description:

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission. 

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering Research and Development to lead the research, development, and engineering of advanced semiconductor instrumentation, including precision particle sizing systems, chemical concentration analyzers, and photochemical dispensing systems. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across new product development and sustaining engineering, driving the integration of metrology and chemical delivery technologies with software, controls, and equipment platforms.

In this role, you will:

• Lead engineering and R&D teams responsible for development, commercialization, and lifecycle support of analytical instrumentation, metrology, and photochemical dispensing platforms

• Translate business and customer requirements into engineering plans, technology roadmaps, and execution priorities

• Drive development of new metrology and chemical dispensing capabilities, integrating sensing technologies, fluid handling, controls, automation, software, and data systems into scalable equipment platforms

• Own system‑level architecture and technical direction to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and long‑term sustainability across measurement and chemical delivery solutions

• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure successful transition from development to manufacturing and customer deployment

• Build, develop, and retain strong engineering leaders and technical talent

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

• ​10+ years of experience leading R&D or engineering teams in analytical instrumentation, metrology, chemical dispensing, or semiconductor equipment environments
• Preferred experience in particle sizing, chemical concentration monitoring, and spectroscopy
• Strong system‑level engineering background integrating hardware, fluid delivery, controls, automation, and software
• Demonstrated success leading complex product development programs from concept through commercialization
• Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities and influence at senior leadership and customer levels

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: 190,000.00 - 240,000.00  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.