Senior Engineer, Process Engineering | Global R&D Process Engineering Program

ASM International N.V.; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International N.V. invites you to join its Global R&D Process Engineering Program as a Senior Engineer, Process Engineering, starting with an 18–24 month development track in Leuven, Belgium.

You will advance through structured learning and hands‑on work on advanced deposition processes and device integration, with relocation to Japan, Korea or the US after the program. You will collaborate across cross‑functional teams to push the boundaries of ALD, CVD and epitaxy, while contributing to IP

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• 0-7+ years of combined education, research and work experience in thin film deposition.
• Experience with ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and related deposition techniques.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM, and ellipsometry.
• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.
• Understanding of integration of metal/oxide films in FEOL/BEOL flows.

Responsibilities

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize deposition unit processes.
• Develop ideas and stay current with state‑of‑the‑art processing applications.
• Process consulting and writing technical papers and IP creation.
• Participate in problem‑solving using Ishikawa diagrams.
• Design and conduct experiments using DOE and RSM.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems with hands‑on engagement.
• Collaborate with customers and marketing to define requirements for demonstrations.
• Develop methods to integrate metal/oxide films into device technologies.
• Support product transfer to customers and document process development and tool operation.
• Produce technical papers and present to professional audiences.

Skills

ALD deposition

CVD

Epitaxy

PECVD

Thin film characterization

XPS

SIMS

RBS

XRD

TEM

DOE

RSM

CFD

Communication

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Job description

Senior Engineer, Process Engineering | Global R&D Process Engineering Program

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.Butwe’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.

Senior Engineer, Process Engineering | Global R&D Process Engineering Program

As a Senior Engineer, Process Engineering within ASM’s Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will develop next‑generation semiconductor technologies. For the first 18 to 24 months, you will onboard into a comprehensive development program, combining structured learning with hands‑on work using ASM’s world‑leading semiconductor processing equipment. This phase is designed to accelerate technical depth, process mastery, and integration into ASM’s global R&D community.

Following the initial 18 to 24 months in the Global R&D Process Engineering Program, you will relocate to one of ASM’s state‑of‑the‑art R&D centers in Japan, Korea, or the United States (Arizona)

Take a closer look at the role:

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of metal and dielectric films via ALD, PEALD,Epitaxy, and/or PECVD.


• Develop innovative ideas, staying abreast of state‑of‑the‑art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective.


• Process consulting, including writing technical papers on advanced process applications andIntellectual Property creation.


• Participate in and drive technical problem‑solving sessions using the related scientific method and industry tools, such as Ishikawa diagrams.


• Design and conduct experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).


• Troubleshoot equipment problems and is personally and actively engaged in problem via “hands‑on” modalities.


• Work directly customers and central marketing to understand and define requirements to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations.


• Develop methods and techniques for integrating metal and/or oxide films into existing and future device technologies.


• Ensure successful product transfer to customer base by performing demonstrations, traveling to support customer sites (up to 10% travel required), and drafting documentation regarding process development, tool operation and maintenance.


• Produce technical papers on process, equipment, and device integration improvement strategies and presents to professional audience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics


• 0-7+ years of combined education,research, and work experience with:


• Cure, oxidation, ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and/or other thin film deposition.


• Materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry.


• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.


• Application of dielectric and/or metal films for logic and memory structures.


• Training in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), either theoretical or practical is preferred.


• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices is preferred

Skills

• Able to independently manage complex process development projects


• Creative problem solving with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization.


• Understand interplay between hardware design (e.g., chemical reactor design) and operation and process outputs


• Understand of requirements for integration of metals as work function materials and barrier layers in FEOL and BEOL process flows


• Demonstrated ability to develop and completely characterize deposition processes using first principles and experimental design techniques (e.g., DOE, RSM).


• Experience with the theory, practice, and interpretation of materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, Auger, Raman and ellipsometry.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs

Work location & transfer requirements:

For your first 18-24 months, you’ll complete your training at one of our flagship process development hubs in Leuven (Belgium), in or Helsinki (Finland), Upon completion, you will transfer to one of our Key Product Unit (KPU) Process teams for a permanent role in ASM in either:

• Greater Tokyo, Japan


• Phoenix, Arizona, US


• Be part of ASM’s long‑term investment in R&D talent, with a program explicitly designed to accelerate your career through a program designed to develop future technical leaders within the organization.


• Be part of a globally respected, financially strong technology leader in ALD, with a strong, long‑term vision, a values‑driven culture, and a deep legacy of materials discovery and innovation backed by a defensible IP portfolio


• Process Engineering at ASM is rooted in scientific rigor and technical excellence, with original thinking, teamwork, and creation of high‑impact intellectual property driving technology roadmaps and real‑world innovation

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.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.