Senior Equipment Engineer, Semiconductor R&D

ASM International; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International N.V. in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a (Senior) Engineer, Equipment Engineering to lead the development, installation, integration and reliable operation of advanced semiconductor equipment in our R&D environment.

You will work hands-on with first-of-kind equipment, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to bring new technologies from build and installation through testing and stable operation, while driving ongoing reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering field.
• Typically 5+ years of semiconductor equipment experience in R&D, lab, field service or manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience with equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting or system integration.
• Good understanding of vacuum, gas delivery, pneumatics, electrical systems, robotics and equipment controls.
• Experience in a cleanroom or semiconductor lab environment.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving R&D environment with evolving equipment and processes.
• Strong English communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, integration, upgrade, and qualification of advanced R&D semiconductor equipment.
• Assist testing and validation of new equipment and hardware configurations.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, gas delivery, robotics and controls.
• Maintain stable operation and maximize tool availability for development activities.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Electrical, Process, Software, Facilities and Safety teams.
• Develop and improve documentation and best practices for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions for long-term reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety and usability.
• Ensure all activities comply with applicable safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Cleanroom experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

ALD deposition

PECVD deposition

Vacuum systems

Robotics controls

Job description

ASM International N.V. in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a (Senior) Engineer, Equipment Engineering to lead the development, installation, integration and reliable operation of advanced semiconductor equipment in our R&D environment.

You will work hands-on with first-of-kind equipment, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to bring new technologies from build and installation through testing and stable operation, while driving ongoing reliability improvements.