Manager, Formulator

Job Title:

Manager, Formulator

Job Description: The Role:

• Entegris is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead CMP slurry/pCMP formulation development activities.

• In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, project ownership, and people management while driving the development of innovative and robust CMP slurry/pCMP solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

• This position requires deep technical expertise in CMP slurry/pCMP formulation as well as the ability to lead and develop a team, manage multiple development programs, and collaborate closely with global R&D peers, manufacturing, and customer-facing organizations.

In this role you will:

• Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction and decision-making for complex formulation challenges and customer-specific requirements.

• Lead the development of CMP slurry/pCMP formulation by applying structure–activity relationship understanding across abrasives, polymers, and small molecule additives.

• Guide experimental design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis to validate mechanisms of action and ensure formulation robustness.

• Review and approve technical reports, experimental plans, and formulation strategies.

• Project & People Management

• Own and manage multiple development projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business priorities, timelines, and resource constraints.

• Establish project goals, milestones, and success criteria; monitor progress and proactively address technical or execution risks.

• Directly manage and mentor scientists and engineers, fostering technical growth, accountability, and a collaborative team culture.

• Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and provide continuous coaching and development feedback.

• Build team capability by identifying skill gaps, supporting training, and participating in hiring and onboarding activities.

• Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHS policies and laboratory best practices.

• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a technical interface with global R&D teams and key customers.

• Communicate strategy, progress, and results effectively to senior management and cross-site stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver high-quality technical presentations for internal reviews and customer discussions.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field.

• Extensive experience in CMP/pCMP slurry formulation development within the semiconductor industry.

• 7 years experience for PhD, >10 years experience for MS

• Demonstrated people management experience, including direct management of scientists/engineers.

• Strong ability to translate complex experimental data into clear technical direction and project decisions.

• Hands-on experience with polymers, surfactants, and abrasive particle systems.

• Excellent English communication skills for global collaboration.

• Strong collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Available for international business travel

Your success will be measured by:

• Successful delivery of CMP/pCMP development programs aligned with business and customer needs.

• Technical quality, robustness, and manufacturability of developed formulations.

• Effectiveness in leading, developing, and retaining high performing technical talent.

• Cross functional collaboration and influence across global R&D and customer teams.

• Demonstration of leadership, accountability, and a safety-first mindset