HVM Senior Field Process Engineer – tALD, PEALD, LPCVD

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site process qualification and optimization during tool installations and ramp‑up.
• Track and verify compliance with customer specifications throughout installation, ramp-up, and warranty phases.
• Design and execute experiments to improve film quality, uniformity, and throughput.
• Troubleshoot process issues using a systematic root cause analysis. Drive containment, short-term mitigation, and long-term corrective actions to resolve issues and restore process performance.
• Partner with customer teams and internal ASM teams to drive continuous improvement and tool‑to‑tool matching.
• Develop and maintain relevant technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Share lessons learned across the key account organization and the Global Sales and Services business unit.

Customer Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical interface among customer process teams, hardware teams, and ASM account teams.
• Anticipate customer needs and provide sustainable, long-term solutions.
• Support escalations with clear communication, action plans, and disciplined follow‑through.
• Represent ASM with professionalism and technical credibility.

What we are looking for

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with tALD, PEALD, or LPCVD processes, vacuum systems, metrology, and semiconductor manufacturing.
• High-volume manufacturing (HVM) experience is preferred, including familiarity with ASM platforms and demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development or manufacturing environments.
• Strong design of experiments (DOE) and experimental analysis skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional extended travel for training, technical engagements, and support at other customer sites.
• During escalations, additional hours and weekend work may be required.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property (IP) boundaries and confidentiality requirements.

What sets you apart

Clear communication skills, a strong troubleshooting methodology, and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

A collaborative, organized, and proactive approach to solving issues and driving improvements.

A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and empathy for customer challenges.

The ability to adapt to changing priorities in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

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