Senior Director, Computational Sciences – Digital Engineering

Entegris

Senior Director leading Digital Design & Material Innovation Center at Entegris. Shaping global capability for innovation in materials engineering and simulation.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and executing digital design and material innovation strategies, with a strong focus on modeling and simulation practices. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive enterprise-level digital transformation in R&D-intensive environments.

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Modeling And SimulationDigital TransformationLeadership In Multidisciplinary TeamsAI/ML ExpertiseSemiconductor Process Experience

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Hard Skills

Computational ScienceMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringMultiphysics SimulationMolecular ModelingComputational ChemistryDigital TwinsHPC/Cloud ComputingModel Verification And Validation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementExecutive CommunicationCollaborationChange ManagementCultural Transformation

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSCOMSOLGeoDictLAMMPSAI/ML Frameworks

Industry Keywords

R&D-Intensive IndustriesDigital ModelingSimulation Data ManagementLifecycle GovernanceCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the enterprise Digital Design & Material Innovation Center strategy, roadmap, and operating model aligned with Entegris technology priorities, product roadmaps, and business outcomes.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team of component modeling engineers (FEM/CFD), atomistic/molecular modeling engineers, AI/ML engineers, and digital scientists across globally distributed sites primarily located in Taiwan and Singapore, with growing capability in India and anchor teams in the U.S. and Korea.
Standardize enterprise modeling, simulation, and validation practices globally across Entegris, including reference architectures, validation frameworks, and reusable model libraries.
Create portfolio governance for modeling work by prioritizing initiatives based on business value, technical risk reduction, resource capacity, and impact on innovation cycle time, product performance, manufacturability, quality, and customer outcomes.
Partner with the CIDO organization to ensure digital modeling and infrastructure are compute-ready and able to scale across the enterprise, with standardized SOPs for derivative-model deployment that meet cybersecurity requirements.
Drive executive decisions on investments in compute infrastructure, data platforms, model validation practices, documentation controls, IP protection, and knowledge reuse.
Establish external technology engagements with universities, research consortia, and industry partners to advance Entegris' digital and AI capabilities.
Promote a values-driven culture centered on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence, with a strong commitment to compliance, collaboration, scientific rigor, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computational science, materials science, mechanical or chemical engineering, physics, applied mathematics, or a related technical 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 is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of scaling simulation, AI, or digital tools from a single team to an enterprise level of approximately 500–1,000+ engineers and scientists, including structured change management, adoption programs, and cultural transformation in R&D-heavy organizations.
Practical understanding of digital twins, HPC/cloud computing, and virtual prototyping with proven ability to establish enterprise-wide modeling standards, reference architectures, and validation frameworks.
Deep technical expertise spanning at least two of the following: multiphysics simulation (CFD, FEM), molecular/atomistic modeling (DFT, MD), computational chemistry, and AI/ML, with hands-on familiarity with industry-standard tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, GeoDict, LAMMPS, and modern AI/ML frameworks for materials and process simulation and design.
Strong understanding of model verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, documentation, simulation data management, model reuse, and lifecycle governance.
Proven partnership and stakeholder-management skills, with demonstrated ability to work shoulder-to-shoulder with senior AI/Digital and CIO/CIDO leadership on shared technology stack, cybersecurity, and deployment governance.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical strategies to C-suite, ELT, and board-level audiences with clarity, credibility, and a focus on business outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous 401(k) plan with an impressive employer match.
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year.
Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge.
Education assistance to support your learning journey.
Values-driven culture with colleagues who rally around People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.