Principal Engineer, Field Process

ASM; Almere; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Principal Field Process Engineer to drive advanced thin-film deposition process solutions and oversee complex customer projects. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with senior engineers and customers, and deliver technical documentation, reports, and presentations to leadership.

A Master’s or Ph.D. and 10+ years in semiconductor processes are required, with a track record of partnerships and willingness to work in a cleanroom with PPE.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of working experience in semiconductor processes.
• Experience in thin-film deposition or related processes, preferably with an OEM capital equipment company.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Korean and English, with ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated leadership in team environments, with ability to supervise and mentor others.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom and adhere to PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced thin-film deposition process solutions.
• Act as the technical lead for complex customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and high satisfaction.
• Own external field escalations and quality investigations, documenting lessons learned.
• Analyze complex data sets to develop actionable plans and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain scorecards for owned applications and drive closure plans.
• Manage process and hardware development, device integration, CIP, and troubleshooting to specs.
• Collaborate with customers to align on technology roadmaps and integration strategies.
• Publish technical documentation and presentations for leadership and internal units.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-focused mindset

Communication

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Principal Engineer, Field Process

Job's mission

As a Principal Field Process Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving advanced process optimization and integration for ASM’s semiconductor manufacturing customers. Your expertise will directly influence customer satisfaction, product performance, and internal technology development. This role is pivotal in shaping ASM’s strategic engagement with key accounts and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.

What you will be working on

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced thin-film deposition process solutions.
• Act as the technical lead for complex customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and high satisfaction.
• Own external field escalations and quality investigations, documenting and publishing lessons learned internally and externally.
• Analyze complex data sets to develop actionable plans and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain scorecards for owned applications, identify gaps, and drive closure plans to completion.
• Independently manage process and hardware development, device integration, CIP, and troubleshooting to meet product specifications.
• Understand customer integration strategies across multiple applications and identify new business opportunities for ASM.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to align on technology roadmaps, process flows, and strategic inflection points.
• Proactively resolve technical issues and develop solutions that enhance ASM’s market position.
• Partner with customers to define process and integration requirements.
• Generate and present technical documentation, reports, and presentations to customer leadership and internal business units.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

What we are looking for

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of working experience
• In-depth work experience in thin-film deposition or related semiconductor processes, preferably within an OEM capital equipment company.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English, with the ability to present technical and strategic content to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership in team environments, with the ability to supervise and inspire others.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment while adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate PPE.