Senior Director, Computational Sciences & Digital Engineering

About the role

Entegris is looking for a Senior Director to lead its Digital Design & Material Innovation Center, a global capability that accelerates innovation and strengthens technology differentiation. You will define the vision, operating model, governance and roadmap for physics-based, data-driven, molecular and hybrid AI/physics modeling approaches, including multi-scale and multi-physics simulation, computational chemistry, digital twins and simulation data management. The role works closely with the CIDO organization to make the ML and core modeling tech stacks, computing infrastructure and deployment frameworks enterprise-ready, secure and scalable.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the center's strategy, roadmap and operating model aligned with Entegris technology priorities and product roadmaps.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team of component modeling engineers (FEM/CFD), atomistic/molecular modeling engineers, AI/ML engineers and digital scientists across sites mainly in Taiwan and Singapore, with growing capability in India and anchor teams in the U.S. and Korea.
• Standardize modeling, simulation and validation practices globally, including reference architectures, validation frameworks and reusable model libraries.
• Create portfolio governance for modeling work, prioritizing initiatives by business value, risk reduction, resource capacity and impact on innovation cycle time, product performance, manufacturability, quality and customer outcomes.
• Partner with CIDO on compute-ready digital modeling and infrastructure, with standardized SOPs for derivative-model deployment meeting cybersecurity requirements.
• Drive investment decisions on compute infrastructure, data platforms, model validation, documentation controls, IP protection and knowledge reuse.
• Establish external technology engagements with universities, research consortia and industry partners, and promote a culture of People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Required profile

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computational science, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering, physics, applied mathematics or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in modeling and simulation, computational engineering or digital transformation in R&D-intensive industries, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Semiconductor process and materials experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of scaling simulation, AI or digital tools from a single team to an enterprise of about 500-1,000+ engineers and scientists, with structured change management and adoption programs.
• Strong partnership skills with senior AI/Digital and CIO/CIDO leadership, and executive communication skills for C-suite and board audiences.

Required skills

• Digital twins, HPC/cloud computing and virtual prototyping, with enterprise modeling standards and validation frameworks.
• Deep expertise in at least two of: multiphysics simulation (CFD, FEM), molecular/atomistic modeling (DFT, MD), computational chemistry and AI/ML.
• Familiarity with ANSYS, COMSOL, GeoDict, LAMMPS and modern AI/ML frameworks for materials and process simulation.
• Model verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, documentation, simulation data management and lifecycle governance.

What we offer

• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Educational assistance.