Field Process Engineer

Job description

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.  But we’re more than just a tech company. 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. Engineer, Field Process – Thermal ALD (Phoenix, AZ) As a member of the Global Sales and Services business unit, our HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) Field Process Engineering team serves as the on-site technical bridge between our customers, ASM Field Service, account leadership, and global product teams. In this role, you will support  ASM Synergis and Pulsar thermal ALD deposition systems at our customer fab in North Phoenix. You will work closely with the customer and internal teams to support process performance, equipment qualification, tool-to-tool matching, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants to build hands-on experience with  thermal ALD, thin-film deposition, semiconductor processing, and advanced semiconductor equipment . New College Graduates are encouraged to apply. What you'll be working on • Support ASM Synergis and Pulsar thermal ALD systems through installation, start-up, qualification, HVM ramp, and production-support activities. • Monitor process performance, tool-to-tool matching, process stability, and customer specifications through structured data review and follow-up. • Support troubleshooting and resolution of process and equipment-related issues in partnership with Field Service Engineers, customer engineers, and global technical teams. • Assist with experiments and data analysis for process qualification, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and process-window optimization. • Collect and analyze process, metrology, tool-state, and chamber-performance data to support technical decision-making. • Apply structured problem-solving techniques, DOE, SPC, baseline comparisons, and statistical analysis to understand process behavior. • Support analysis of thin-film characteristics including thickness, uniformity, particles/defects, composition, and other relevant process outputs. • Clearly communicate technical findings, actions, risks, and next steps to customers and internal stakeholders. • Document issue timelines, experimental results, troubleshooting activities, action plans, and lessons learned. • Support critical customer needs and escalations while maintaining strong discipline around safety, controlled changes, confidentiality, and customer/ASM intellectual property. What we are looking for • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related technical discipline . • 0–3 years of relevant experience. New College Graduates are welcome to apply. • Academic, research, internship, or industry exposure to thermal ALD, thin-film deposition, semiconductor processing, surface chemistry, reaction kinetics, vacuum systems, gases/pressure/flow, or related technologies . • Ability to analyze experimental and process data using tools such as JMP, Python, MATLAB, Excel, or similar analytical tools . • Strong technical fundamentals and ability to learn complex semiconductor processes and equipment. • Strong English communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and cross-functional teams. • Ability to work on-site in a customer semiconductor fab and cleanroom environment in North Phoenix. • Strong ownership, accountability, organization, and attention to detail. <li&g