Job Title:
Sr. Research Scientist
Job Description:
THE ROLE
Entegris/POCO Materials is currently seeking a Research Scientist to work with graphite and/or silicon carbide materials, driving innovation in our materials technologies through understanding, leadership and creativity. This position will be based in our POCO Materials facility located in Decatur, TX.
In this role, you will report to the Director of R&D and will lead research and development activities, defining needs, planning and executing R&D activities relating to graphite and/or SiC materials and post processing methodologies.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Become an expert on Entegris POCO Materials graphite and/or SiC material production and post-processing technologies
- Drive innovation in SiC, carbon/graphite technologies and other materials through understanding, leadership, and creativity
- Contribute to determining product strategies and aid in identifying chemical and synthesis design spaces that address current and future customer needs
- Work with internal and external customers to solve complex problems
- Identify and execute University/external research
- Contribute to development of technology roadmaps
- Develop new processes to enhance existing materials
- Lead teams in releasing developed products and processes into manufacturing using lean and six sigma methods
- Plan and execute other continuous improvement research projects as needed
- Other projects, as assigned
WHAT WE SEEK
- Ph.D. in a relevant technical field, i.e., chemistry, physics, materials science, etc., with experience in graphite, silicon carbide or other carbide materials systems
- Highly innovative - able to connect abstract information into actionable plans
- Quick learner with ability to apply knowledge to customer applications
- Must work well with customers and with colleagues in a collaborative environment
- Must be able to invent and implement practical solutions to complex problems
- Possess a love of learning and solving problems
- Proficient in English with excellent verbal and written communication and record keeping abilities
- Ability and willingness to intelligently integrate AI into technology development activities
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
- Interdisciplinary research/skill set
- Candidate must have the capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control law
What Success at Entegris Looks Like
- Implementation and timely execution of technology roadmaps
- Demonstrated impact of R&D efforts through successful scale-up and transfer of new materials/processes into manufacturing
- Measurable improvements in material performance, yield, cost, or reliability resulting from your innovations
- Effectiveness in translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for cross-functional teams and leadership
- Strength of internal collaborations resulting in tangible outcomes such as IP, prototypes, or new capabilities
- Generation of intellectual property (patents, disclosures, trade secrets) that strengthens the company’s competitive position
- Speed and quality of problem-solving for critical customer or production challenges
- Ability to prioritize and balance a portfolio of high-impact projects aligned with strategic objectives
- Adoption and integration of advanced tools (including AI/data-driven methods) to accelerate research and development outcomes
- Influence on team capability, including mentoring, knowledge sharing, and elevating technical rigor within the organization
- Consistent demonstration of safety, quality, and operational excellence in all experimental and development activities
