Pilot Plant Associate

Job Title:

Pilot Plant Associate

Job Description:

The Role:

Our site in Aurora is seeking a Pilot Plant Associate (2nd shift) to join our team. The role is responsible for routine support of one or more pilot plant functions and sustaining activities. Responsibilities include Cleanroom & customer sample manufacture and process development.

Sustaining activities include inventory control, routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and instrumentation, developing and updating department systems, and processing ERP batch transactions.

What You'll Do:

• Executes routine/sequential tasks using detailed work instructions to manufacture lab or pilot scale slurries. Tasks include storage, handling, and use of chemicals; routine physical property measurements; operation of standard unit operations (mixers, pumps, filters); timely & accurate documentation of results.

• Identify and assist in the resolution of process OOC conditions

• Uses good judgment to recognize and address deviations from standards, and equipment calibration to assure a high degree of accuracy and consistency in experimental results

• Uses an understanding of equipment, instrumentation, and project goals to contribute to the development of accurate, detailed, and robust recipes as well as capable and robust processes

• Follows established procedures and comply with standard systems to order, receive, handle, store, and ship materials as well as maintain equipment and instrumentation

• Troubleshoots equipment and perform basic maintenance. DIW and Wastewater System checks. Verify and calibrate equipment as appropriate

• Disposes of Non-hazardous waste material, stocks lab supplies, and completes general daily housekeeping

• Actively participates in Entegris Safety initiatives and processes. Adheres to all EH&S guidelines and policies within the company, all relevant ISO procedures and maintains personal safety within the workplace

What We Seek:

• Basic mathematical skills

• Proven understanding of equipment and instrumentation

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic laboratory and pilot-scale equipment and instrumentation

• Ability to construct experimental processes from basic components

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Flexible and adaptable to variable schedule changes

• Quality-minded with a strong customer focus.

• Ability to drive Forklift to transport Raw materials/Finish goods

• Acquire Job Certification after one year (Forklift, Slurry room, Customer Sample)

• Ability to work independently in a multi-tasking mode as well as a contributor in a team environment

• Effective oral and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.

• Able to lift up to 50lbs

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-year

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Working Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts covering 2nd shift operation from 2:30pm - 10:30pm

• Weekend shifts will vary when needed

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Relative Industry

• Ability to multi-task

• Attention to Detail

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

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.

• 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

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

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.