Global R&D Sampling Coordinator

Entegris is growing and seeking someone new to join the team in Aurora, IL - outside of Chicago!

The Global R&D Sampling & Logistics Coordinator enables faster innovation and on-time, high-quality NPI delivery by managing the compliant movement of materials, components, and customer samples across a global network of sites and regions. This role plays a critical part in “shifting left” key readiness and compliance activities, such as SDS country and language requirements and material and site readiness, ensuring that issues are identified and resolved early rather than at the point of shipment. By proactively identifying risks and coordinating cross-functional execution, this role enables R&D teams to focus on innovation while ensuring products are delivered to customers with speed, quality, and reliability. 

What You'll Do:

Drive NPI Sampling Execution (Speed & Proactivity) and Continuous Improvement 

• Coordinate end-to-end R&D shipments, receivals, and sample requests, proactively identifying and resolving risks early to ensure on-time material staging, component availability, and customer sample delivery while minimizing delays. 

• Identify bottlenecks and support improvements to reduce turnaround time, improve data quality, and standardize processes. 

• Identify root causes of delays or execution issues (e.g., missing data, process gaps, system limitations) and take ownership to drive resolution, leveraging cross-functional partners to remove roadblocks and prevent recurrence. 

Execute Customer Sample Shipments (Quality & Reliability) 

• Ensure shipments are accurate, compliant, and right-first time, including proper documentation, packaging, and traceability. 

• Facilitate compliance workflows as needed to ensure the complete and correct documentation is aligned to origin and destination requirements. 

Operate Across a Global, Cross-functional Environment 

• Serve as the central point of coordination across R&D, TPM, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Trade Compliance, EHS, and Quality, ensuring clear ownership and efficient handoffs. 

Manage Global RM Movement 

• Coordinate internal transfers of materials and components across global sites, ensuring material, site readiness, and documentation requirements are met to enable seamless execution. 

• Work closely with R&D, TPM, MQE and commodity managers to proactively obtain or stage materials and components at global sites, and evaluate RM options based on supplier, quality, availability, and location. 

What We Seek:

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Experience working with global teams across regions and time zones. 

• Experience supporting R&D, customer sampling, or NPI-related workflows. 

• Demonstrated interest in process improvement and proactive problem-solving. 

• Familiarity with ERP or logistics systems (e.g., SAP). 

• Exposure to trade compliance concepts (e.g., ECCN, HTS, export/import documentation, SDS). 

Success Measures (What Good Looks Like) 

• Sampling and internal material and component movements are executed quickly, with reduced turnaround time and minimal delays. 

• Risks and gaps are identified early and addressed before impacting customer deliveries—no “last-minute” issues. 

• Shipments are executed with complete and accurate documentation, reducing rework and compliance risk. 

• Cross-region shipments and coordination are handled smoothly with minimal friction or rework. 

• Teams are aligned, roles are clear, and handoffs between functions are efficient. 

• R&D teams spend less time on coordination and issue resolution, allowing increased focus on developing and delivering innovative solutions. 

Why Work At Entegris?

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

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: $79,500- $99,500 per year 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

• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Compensation: $76,000-$95,000, dependent on candidate experience and skillset.

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.

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.