Principal Injection Molding Engineer - Entegris, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
About the Job
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.
Entegris is a values-driven culture and our employees rally around our core PACE values:
People
Accountability
Creativity
Excellence
Entegris is adding a new staff position to serve as technical champion and change agent to drive technological improvements in the Entegris molding plants. In this role, the incumbent will work cross functionally to develop, deploy, modify and evaluate scientific molding processes and methodologies and optimize cost, efficiency and quality in the Colorado Springs facility. The scope encompasses core/legacy products and new product introductions.
In this role you will:Define Molding Processes and Methodologies
Understand current practices and develop new or improved scientific molding processes and methodologies based on in-depth processing experience, plastics engineering fundamentals and materials science knowledge. Promote use of new technologies and industry-leading trends. Provide highest level of technical expertise.
Equipment
Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper specification and selection of molding machines, standardization to company norms and support/ guide capital equipment purchases made by the plants.
New Product Development
Collaborate between new product development and manufacturing and develop standard processes to drive molding process qualifications and speed up NPI.
Training and Development
Organize and lead plant level training activities to improve molding problem solving capabilities and process efficiencies in Colorado Springs.
Traits we believe make a strong candidate:- Bachelor’s Degree in Polymers/Plastic Engineering (advanced degree desired)
- 10 years progressive experience in injection molding process development
- Possess a deeper understanding of Scientific molding process, the mold- machine- material- process interactions, Design for Manufacturing and assembly, and mold qualification protocols
- Demonstrated problem solving, communication, collaboration and influence skills
- Consummate teamplayer with ability to work in harmony and respectfully with different skill levels and cultures
- Ability and willingness to travel globally on the job
- People and Teamwork – Collaborates cross functionally to obtain information, evaluate and recommend process improvements, and deliver on commitments.
- Accountability – develops team solutions to our design and manufacturing challenges.
- Creativity - leverages best practices and technology to improve processes and find ways to add new value.
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.
- Very Competitive total compensation plans.
- A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that’s all yours- no vesting!
- Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy.
- A progressive PTO policy that empowers our employees to take the time they need to recharge!
- Pay Rate: $140,000 annually.
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.