Principal, UX Researcher

Job Title :

Principal, UX Researcher

Job Description : THE ROLE :

Our site in Billerica / Bedford, MA is seeking a hybrid Lead, UX Researcher to join our team.This person will work on a newly formed team that is helping shape the future of digital tools and platforms at Entegris.

You'llset research strategy and influence cross-functional product direction, partnering withdirectly with highly technical and operationally savvy partners - engineers, scientists, operations leader, business leaders - to understand the full context of work, identify barriers, and shape solutions that lead to measurable outcomes. You'll design and execute research programs, establish measurement frameworks, and build continuous feedback loops to guide product evolution over time for experiences that improve complex operational workflows, support R&D innovation efforts,empowering users across multiple business units and functions, from the shop floor to executives, to achieve strategic goals.

This is a hands-on, highly autonomous leadership level role for someone who brings strong product thinking, thrives in complexity, and is excited to help build a new practice from the ground up in partnership with the Director of HCD and a design partner.

As part of a newly forming Human-Centered Design practice, this role offers the unique opportunity to help shape how design and research integrate into our organization. You will provide thought leadership and create formal networks across functions,establish ways of working, processes, and best practices that enable high-impact outcomes within a lean, fast-moving environment. You will establish HCD as a way of working for teams, designing ways to "democratize" human-centered thinking through playbooks, learning sessions and internal "marketing" efforts. You will partner deeply with Change Management on how to align the functions leading to shared goals, efficiency in workflows and a deeper understanding of our employees.

This is an ideal role for someone excited to help build not just great solutions, but a great design and research culture from the ground up.

Applicants should provide a link to or sample of portfolio of past work

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Contribute to, define and lead digital business transformation initiatives through research.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, operations and business leaders to map our ecosystem of users' needs.
• Support operational workflows and emerging AI-enabled tools with user-centered thinking.
• Establish and continually evolve the new design research practice in partnership with the Director of HCD by defining ways of working, processes, and best practices.
• Create personas, journey maps, qualitative research plans and guides, feedback and insights reports.

WHAT WE SEEK :

Outstanding Candidates Will Have :

Enterprise & Domain Expertise :

AI & Emerging Technologies :

Research Methodologies :

Measurement & Feedback :

Strategic & Communication Skills :

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 : $150,000 - $180,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

Annual bonus eligibility

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.

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