HVM Field Process Engineer – PEALD, EPI, PECVD

HVM Field Process Engineer – PEALD, EPI, PECVD

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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.

We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Lead process qualification and optimization during tool installation and ramp-up phases.
• Ensure customer process specifications, timelines, and ASM budget targets are met.
• Design and execute experiments (e.g., DOEs) to improve film quality, uniformity, and throughput.
• Provide structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process-related issues.
• Collaborate with customer process and hardware teams to drive continuous improvement and tool-to-tool matching.
• Document and share lessons learned across internal teams and global accounts.

• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Anticipate customer needs and propose sustainable, long-term solutions.
• Support escalations with clear communication, action plans, and follow-through.
• Represent ASM’s technical capabilities with professionalism and integrity.

• Capable of working in a multi-cultural organization.
• Remain poise in high-stress situations.
• Accountability for one’s work.
• High empathy for our customers.
• Strong troubleshooting methodology and solution selection experience.
• Driven to eliminate failure modes and drive solutions by collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Well organized individual capable of illustrating those thoughts and translating plans into action within a matrixed environment.
• Excellence in communication (verbal and written).
• Tenacity to get the job done thoroughly and accurately.
• Proactive attitude to resolve issues.
• Being able to adapt to change in priorities based on customer requirements.

• Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Broad technical experience and business perspective preferably in the Semiconductor / Capital Equipment industry.
• Knowledge of and experience with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, film characterization and metrology techniques, and deposition processes and equipment. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated history of working in HVM environments preferably with ASM equipment.
• Experience on ASM XP8-DCM/QCM process tool and/or Plasma etch process.
• Experience with advanced troubleshooting/structured problem analysis methodologies.
• Experience designing and conducting experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using DOEs and statistical methods.
• Proactively support escalations, develop and manage action plans, and ensure clear communication between customer, service team, business unit, or other sub-suppliers.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, as necessary and possibly for extended periods of time for training and technical engagement, as well as to other Customer sites, as needed.
• In case of escalations, additional hours and working weekends may be required.

Must understand the Intellectual Property boundaries between ASM and the Customer and be able to maintain IP, as appropriate, during all external and internal interactions.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting‑edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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