Senior Engineer I, Process Engineering

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. But we’re more than just a tech company.

ASM is recruiting a Senior Process Engineer for our Global Key Product Unit in Tama, Japan.

The successful candidate will be part of the PEALD , PECVD Process Development team, responsible for technological innovations and the development of new processes for semiconductor fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and compile reports on various process development experiments.
• Perform hardware characterization, define process window, and analyze process-hardware interaction.
• Troubleshoot complex problems, perform Root Cause Analysis, and resolve difficult process engineering issues.
• Generate internal and external documentation, including product documentation, presentations, and technical reports.
• Interact with customers to resolve challenging process engineering issues with limited supervision.
• Promote team building and provide technical and theoretical communication leadership.

Key Requirements:

Education:

PhD preferred in the following disciplines: Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Chemical Engineering (Ch.E), Chemistry, or Physics.

Or

Masters with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience and some leadership experience (ex. Team leader)

• At least 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry, preferably in ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Etch, and/or Process Integration.
• Demonstrates expertise in their own discipline and has a basic understanding of related disciplines.
• Knowledgeable about best practices and understands how their area integrates with others, recommending product and process improvements.
• Willingness to tackle new problems and develop strategies for project execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to approach existing solutions from a fresh perspective and think innovatively.
• Preferably, knowledge of plasma physics, material chemistry, and vacuum chamber handling.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Experience in troubleshooting and/or good understanding Process Integration challenges.
• Experience in measuring and improving device fabrication yield in Pilot lines or High Volume Manufacturing.