Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering
Entegris · Danbury, CT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Entegris (industrial) in Danbury, CT. Education assistance to support your learning journey.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Minitab
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $88k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 14 manufacturing engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $88k–$132k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 71%
- ✓ Six Sigma 64%
- ✓ Root cause 57%
- Tooling 57%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- FDA / GMP 36%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Entegris in Danbury
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The Role
Our site in Danbury, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The manufacturing engineering team strives to set the standard for process safety, process quality, and operational excellence within the Dry Process Solutions business unit, supporting Specialty Gases.
· Education assistance to support your learning journey
· A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
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.
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Job Title
Engineer II, Manufacturing Engineering
What You’ll Do
- •Support current systems and processes for Specialty Gas Products. This will include monitoring process health and investigating deviations, authoring and maintaining process documentation, and leading continuous improvement and optimization initiatives.
- •Investigate product or process failures and abnormalities, determine root cause, build corrective action plans and drive improvements to completion. This may include doing hands-on testing with toxic or dangerous materials.
- •Support technology transfer from new product development to manufacturing by working with a cross functional team that includes R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Production.
- •Completion of critical projects in a manner that satisfies the customer (internal or external) with the agreed upon timeline and budget.
- •Maintain and update ERP master data, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Routings, and related manufacturing information to ensure accuracy and alignment with production requirements.
What We Seek
- •Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering, or similar technical degree
- •3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
- •Able to work fully on-site in both a lab and office environment
- •Able to move gas cylinders weight up to 50 lbs.
- •Ability to work in SCBA
- •Experience with statistical analysis software (such as Minitab or JMP), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office
- •Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding Candidates Will Have
- •Hazardous gas handling experience
- •Experience with Lean/Six Sigma concepts
- •Project Management experience
- •Experience with programming languages (such as VBA, Python, or SQL)
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.
· 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