Senior Engineer, Facilities & Utilities

Entegris · Austin, TX

Level: Senior
Team: Reliability
Base pay: $91k–$120k
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 4+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior reliability role at Entegris (industrial) in Austin, TX. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window.

They ask for: 4+ years · degree required
Tools it names: SPC, FMEA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Base pay: $91k–$120k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $125k–$140k. This one lists $91k–$120k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 57 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 56 other live reliability postings in Texas.

Base pay: About 20% below similar roles
Experience asked: Typical (4+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 47%
Team leadership 25%
SAP 25%
Automation 25%
✓ FMEA 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Entegris in Austin

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Full description from EntegrisAs posted on their careers site.Show

The Role

Entegris is currently seeking a Senior Engineer, Facilities & Utilities to join our Manufacturing Engineering team. This position will be based in our Burnet, TX facility.

In this role, you will oversee the factory support systems such as DIW, N2, air, exhaust, chillers, and boilers to maintain reliable and safe operations . You will monitor and troubleshoot the health of the utilities system s as well as scope and drive improvements to the factory including capital projects to expand the systems.

requirements

and documentation for the facility

✓Communicate effectively across the organization (e.g. Business Unit , O perations, Analytical etc.) to drive a result.
✓Assist in the management of contractors performing work at the site and ensure services and costs are reviewed and validated
✓Create required documentation for new/modified equipment and processes including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and recipes
✓Update, standardize, and consolidate existing documentation of processes including clear and accurate work instructions and PIDs for facility technicians

Qualifications

✓Experience with SPC, ISO quality standards, management-of-change for product/process control, chemical compatibility studies
✓Familiarity with handling hazardous materials
✓Experience with AutoCAD/Solidworks or similar a plus
✓B oiler, tank and utility system process design experience
✓Tenacity to drive projects to completion to deliver world class performance in a timely manner
✓Professionalism, integrity and high degree of accountability
✓Ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels and functional groups within the organization
✓Drive to create new solutions and inspire others – Influence positive change

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Job Title

Senior Engineer, Facilities & Utilities

Job Description

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

What You’ll Do

•Drive a “Safety First” culture by performing equipment, process, and behavioral audits and recommending/implementing solutions to risks
•Oversee the site utilities systems (including but not limited to compressed air, nitrogen, argon, DIW, chillers, cooling towers, boilers, etc) by lead ing troubleshooting efforts , monitoring trend data, conducting SPC reviews , and ident i f ying improvements
•Conduct safety reviews of the utility systems and provide input to HAZOP reviews
•Lead medium sized capital projects to expand factory capacity
•Perform facility modifications by u tiliz ing the management of change process
•Analyze preventative and corrective maintenance trends to reduce unplanned downtimes
•Assist the facility manager in development of short term and long term plans , conceptual designs, layout

What We Seek

•Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
•Professional Engineering (PE) certification a plus
•4+ years of experience in operations, utilities, project execution, and continuous improvement of equipment that supports chemical purification and/or packaging.
•Demonstrated leadership ability to drive cross-functional project execution and problem solving while maintaining positive/collaborative working relationships
•Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, Control Logic Diagrams, Instrumentation Selection, and Valve and Line Sizing
•Experience with FMEA/PHA or other risk assessment tools
•Experience scoping and executing capital projects of small to moderate scale
•Ability to present technical data to all levels of the organization
•Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and wear PPE as necessary
•Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally in support of various engineering projects (

What we offer

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.

•Compensation: $91,000.00-$120,000.00 a year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
•Annual bonus eligible
•Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
•Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
•Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
•Education assistance to support your learning journey
•A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
•Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.