Sr. Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Lead Mechanical Engineer Job Description: Position Summary:   Sr. Lead Mechanical   Engineer    Entegris is seeking a Senior Lead Mechanical   Engineer to join a dynamic team responsible for   polymer fluid handling products such as valves , tubing, and fittings   in Chaska , MN as part of   the   Fluid Handling   Unit   within Entegris’ Advanced Purity Solutions Division. This segment develops technologies that support design and development of the most advanced semiconductor applications in the world.     This   Mechanical Engineer   will be responsible for the development and technical advancement of   fluid handling components such as valves fittings, and   tubing.   The Mechanical Engineer should be familiar with stage-gate   development   and New Product Introduction   at low and high volume. Expected to w ork with   D omestic and   I nternational company resources   and/or   vendors to move new concepts from prototype to production.    Responsibilities:   Technical Leadership & Decision Making   Direct technical discussions and analyze evidence to make data-driven decisions ensuring functionality and reliability.   Exhibit sound judgment based on schedule and cost impact.   Product Development & Design   Conceptualize, design, and develop new, derivative, and existing product offerings to advance technology and meet performance requirements.   Prepare design and procurement specifications for mechanical materials and assemblies through approved supply channels.   Evaluate designs for manufacturability and implement risk mitigation strategies.   Testing & Qualification   Ensure that lab equipment, fixtures, and tooling are built and   qualified,   support design verification and qualification tests on complex materials, sub-assemblies, and products.   Characterize and test products to ensure compliance with specifications; oversee prototype builds and release to manufacturing.   Write technical reports and compile data to support product qualification and regulatory compliance.   Project Management   Lead or co-lead technology development and new product introduction projects from concept through manufacturing release.   Manage phase-gate processes, design reviews, prototyping, documentation, regulatory certification, DFMEA, resource tracking, scheduling, risk assessment, and cost estimation.   Cross-Functional Collaboration   Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, product management, and customers to ensure alignment and project success.   Support continuous improvement initiatives, including quality notifications, corrective actions, supplier capability, and process optimization.   Supplier & Vendor Coordination   Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components and services.   Documentation & Compliance   Create and maintain drawings, SOPs, test procedures, routings, and BOMs.   Support customer requests for documentation and test data.   Quality & Troubleshooting   Perform root cause analysis on quality issues for new and existing products; troubleshoot design, functional, and assembly problems.   Mentorship   Mentor junior engineers, interns, and co-op roles to foster technical growth and team development   Qualifications and Preferred Skills:   Leadership : A proven track record of leading or supporting new product launches, design improvements and technologies into manufacturing with successful market launches.  Excellent written & verbal communication skills along with efficient project management skills.  Ability to work effectively & respectfully in a team-based & multi-national global engineering environment.  Willingness and ability to be self-motivated and work well in a fast-paced design environment.   Educational Background : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering, and 7+ years of directly related experience is required, advanced degree preferred, licensed as a professional engineer is a plus.  Knowledge in semiconductor hardware, metrology and other equipment desired.   Experience : Ability to design, fabricate, and qualify   products   and equipment used in the manufacture and testing of products, hands-on experience using various machine shop tools, processes and equipment assumed.  Knowledge of materials and material properties is extremely useful in the role.  The Senior Mechanical Engineer will integrate all facets of design including   mechanical   design and testing .  Additional expectations: experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), thermal and fluid dynamics, kinematics and dynamics, dimensioning and tolerancing, and failure modes associated with mechanical design and material properties.     Technical Proficiency : Knowledge or experience in engineering design practices, solid modeling (proficient in design tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, ProE), and creating manufacturing drawings for use in producing prototype, low volume, and   high-volume   components with various   machining,   molding processes.  Familiarity with various material properties and processes for plating, polishing, anodizing, finishing, inspecting.  Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS, MATLAB,   Solidworks ,   MiniTab , Autodesk desired.  Experience with SAP PLM desired.   Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and troubleshoot complex systems   Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly   Team Player : Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders   Accountability : Detail oriented and ability to prioritize workload and self-manage projects, handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment   Why Work at