Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

Entegris is growing and seeks an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Chaska, MN. This role involves designing, optimizing, and enhancing manufacturing methods to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient assembly operations. You'll apply engineering principles, problem-solving skills, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance process capability, reduce waste, strengthen product performance, and support the introduction of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes by implementing efficient methods, automation, and assembly techniques to enhance flow, quality, and yield
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (instructions, routings, SOPs) and train production teams on equipment setup, operation, and maintenance
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, lower costs, and shorten lead times
• Provide daily engineering support to production to resolve quality issues, increase capacity, and ensure on-time delivery
• Contribute to problem-solving activities, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation for internal and customer-reported issues
• Support new product introduction through FMEAs, control plans, qualification activities, and analysis of validation results
• Develop ROI analyses and manage equipment upgrades, tooling, and fixture design to improve manufacturing capability
• Support material disposition decisions and drive timely closure of nonconforming material
• Contribute to 5S, safety, and Kaizen activities to ensure a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment
• Manage engineering projects, ensuring milestones, documentation, and stakeholder requirements are met
• Support internal audits and maintain compliance with quality systems, standards, and customer requirements
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through FMEA facilitation, control plan development, qualification testing, and validation data analysis

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline preferred
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or hands-on work with processes, equipment, or assembly operations preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound engineering recommendations
• Experience with automated production machinery, including process monitoring, equipment optimization, and fixture/tool design
• Familiarity with contamination control practices (e.g., cleanroom assembly, semiconductor standards) preferred

Qualifications

• Proficiency in quality and process improvement methods (DOE, SPC, capability studies, FMEA, audits, structured problem-solving, value-stream mapping)
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing certification or Six Sigma Black Belt
• Experience with NPI, validation/qualification testing, or engineering project management
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), Microsoft Office, and ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Stand or walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Operate hand tools, measuring instruments, and calibration equipment
• Reach, bend, kneel, or stoop while troubleshooting machinery or inspecting equipment
• Work in required PPE, including safety glasses, steel toe shoes, gloves, and/or cleanroom attire

Benefits

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

$63,000 - $80,000 per year, range with actual pay dependent on graduation year and candidate skillset.