Entegris is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join our Electrostatic Chuck R&D team at our i2M Bedford facility. In this role, you will drive the research, design, and development of next-generation electrostatic chuck technologies, directly supporting cutting-edge semiconductor applications.

This is a highly technical, hands-on role for someone who thrives in innovation-driven environments and enjoys solving complex engineering challenges.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and performance evaluation of electrostatic chucks for OEM applications

• Conduct research, modeling, and prototyping to meet customer and product requirements

• Execute prototype testing and data analysis, applying statistical methods to generate insights and recommendations

• Define test parameters, specifications, and performance criteria to ensure product reliability and feasibility

• Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations to improve product performance

• Manage new product and technology development (NPD/NTD) projects, including: defining goals and success criteria, assessing risks, driving execution to meet timeline

• Lead test equipment selection and qualification, including MSA and engineering validation

• Collaborate cross-functionally while maintaining ownership of technical deliverables

What We Seek:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

• 3+ years of experience in R&D or product development in a technical discipline

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Electrostatics, electrical circuits, and insulation systems

  • High-voltage systems (up to 20kV)

• Hands-on experience with designing, building, and testing electrical systems

• Experience with electrical field modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, MATLAB, SolidWorks)

• Familiarity with statistical and quality methodologies (Six Sigma, DOE, FMEA, MSA)

• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment

Why Work at Entegris 

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.