Lead, Product Manager Gas Purification Systems

The Role: 

Our site in San Luis Obispo, California is seeking a Product Manager for Semiconductor Gas Purification Systems to join our team. The Product Manager is responsible for defining, developing, and executing product strategies that enable ultra-high purity gas delivery for semiconductor manufacturing. This role bridges engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions to deliver differentiated purification solutions that meet stringent process requirements at leading-edge fabs. 

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical acumen in semiconductor processes and gas handling, combined with business leadership to drive product lifecycle success, from concept through commercialization. Experience managing product lifecycles, leading functional teams, and driving commercial wins to fuel profitable growth is required. 

With the fast pace of innovations, this candidate must be able to manage multiple, diverse, and complex projects with changing scopes and customer timelines.  An ideal candidate must be able to adapt to changing market conditions quickly and often.  We expect that the candidate will collaborate, share and be ready to learn in a team that partners closely with its customers.  

What You’ll Do: 

Product Strategy & Roadmap 

• Define and execute product roadmap for gas purification technologies (e.g., purifier systems, filters, getters, point-of-use solutions). 

• Identify market opportunities driven by semiconductor technology inflections (e.g., EUV, advanced nodes, specialty gases). 

• Develop value propositions aligned with customer pain points such as contamination control, yield improvement, and cost of ownership. 

• Conduct competitive analysis and position products for differentiation. 

Market & Customer Engagement 

• Collaborate with key semiconductor customers (fabs, OEMs, tool makers) to understand evolving purity requirements. 

• Gather voice-of-customer (VOC) insights and translate into product requirements. 

• Support strategic account engagements, including technical presentations and roadmap alignment. 

• Monitor industry trends (device scaling, materials innovation, sustainability requirements). 

Product Development & Lifecycle Management 

• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, supply chain) to deliver new product introductions (NPI). 

• Define product specifications, performance targets, and validation criteria. 

• Manage full product lifecycle, including enhancements, cost reduction, and phase-out strategies. 

• Manage the customer facing PCN (Product Change Notification) process.  

• Ensure compliance with semiconductor standards and safety requirements. 

Commercial Execution 

• Partner with sales and marketing to drive revenue growth and market share. 

• Develop pricing strategies and business cases for new products. 

• Support go-to-market strategies including product launches, training, and collateral development. 

• Track product performance (revenue, margins, adoption rates) and adjust strategy accordingly. 

• Maintaining product line marketing collateral to support field service and sales personnel.  

Technical Leadership 

• Maintain deep understanding of:  

• Gas purification mechanisms (adsorption, catalytic purification, getters, membranes) 

• Contamination sources (moisture, oxygen, hydrocarbons, metallic impurities) 

• Semiconductor process requirements (CVD, ALD, etch, lithography) 

• Act as the internal and external subject matter expert (SME) for purification technologies. 

What We Seek: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (required) 

• MBA or advanced technical degree (preferred) 

• 5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, specialty gases, gas delivery systems, or adjacent industries 

• Proven product management or product leadership experience 

• Experience working with semiconductor fabs or OEM equipment suppliers 

• Strong understanding of ultra-high purity (UHP) gas systems and contamination control 

• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment 

• Knowledge of gas purification technologies and materials 

• Strategic thinking and roadmap development 

• Financial modeling and product P&L management 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management 

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunities for 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. 

• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.

• Annual bonus eligibility.

• 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.

• Value-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 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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