Principal Optomechanical Engineer

ASMPT ALSI; Beuningen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Bike scheme

Premium pension

Job summary

ASMPT ALSI is seeking a Principal Optomechanical Engineer to lead advanced optomechanical developments for high-precision semiconductor packaging machines. You will drive alignment, vision, and inspection solutions, balancing accuracy with throughput while collaborating across Beuningen, Asia, and Europe.

You will work with global engineering teams, design and test modules, and ensure production readiness. Fluency in English is essential, Dutch a plus, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• MSc in a relevant technical field (e.g., Optomechanics, Optical Engineering).
• 10+ years of experience in optomechanical developments for high-tech machine building, ideally in semiconductor industry.
• Proven expertise in optical design (e.g., Zemax), CAD software, and FEM analysis.
• Experience with high-precision industrial machine design, including metrology and alignment systems.
• Multidisciplinary thinker with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating across mechatronics and real-time control.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative optomechanical concepts for alignment, vision, and inspection systems in Advanced Packaging machines.
• Collaborate with domain experts to conduct simulations and optimize machine performance.
• Design and realize optomechanical machine modules in partnership with external engineering teams.
• Lead testing and integration of prototypes and initial production series, ensuring performance specifications are met.
• Address challenges related to balancing accuracy and throughput in optical alignment strategies.
• Make critical decisions on optical system parameters to optimize performance within spatial constraints.
• Collaborate with global teams across Beuningen, Singapore, and Hong Kong to drive cutting-edge semiconductor solutions.
• Engage with internal teams and external partners to leverage expertise and enhance project outcomes.
• Occasional international travel to collaborate with product development centres in Asia and development partners in Europe.

Skills

Optomechanics

Cross-domain collaboration

Multidisciplinary thinking

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

MSc in Optomechanics/Optical Engineering

Tools

Zemax

CAD

FEM analysis

Job description

As a Principal Optomechanical Engineer at ASMPT, you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the semiconductor industry through Advanced Packaging technology. This innovative technology enables ultra-precise integration of semiconductor dies for cost-effective, high-performance designs. At ASMPT, we are at the forefront of developing next-generation Advanced Packaging machines that meet demanding placement accuracy and throughput requirements.

In this role, you will focus on developing cutting‑edge optics and optomechanical solutions for machine alignment, vision systems, and inspection processes. You will balance individual technical contributions with collaboration across various domains, driving breakthrough designs in semiconductor equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative optomechanical concepts for alignment, vision, and inspection systems in Advanced Packaging machines
• Collaborate with domain experts to conduct simulations and optimize machine performance
• Design and realize optomechanical machine modules in partnership with external engineering teams
• Lead testing and integration of prototypes and initial production series, ensuring performance specifications are met
• Address challenges related to balancing accuracy and throughput in optical alignment strategies
• Make critical decisions on optical system parameters to optimize performance within spatial constraints
• Collaborate with global teams across Beuningen, Singapore, and Hong Kong to drive cutting‑edge semiconductor solutions
• Engage with internal teams and external partners to leverage expertise and enhance project outcomes
• Occasional international travel to collaborate with product development centres in Asia and development partners in Europe

THIS IS YOU

• MSc in a relevant technical field (e.g., Optomechanics, Optical Engineering)
• 10+ years of experience in optomechanical developments for high‑tech machine building, ideally in the semiconductor industry
• Proven expertise in optical design (e.g., Zemax), CAD software, and FEM anylisis
• Experience with high‑precision industrial machine design, including metrology and alignment systems
• Multidisciplinary thinker with strong communication skills, capable of collaborating across domains such as mechatronics and real‑time control
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch is a plus

WE OFFER

• A full‑time position (32 - 40 hours per week) at an international high‑tech company, where innovation and manufacturing solutions are key
• An attractive salary aligned with your knowledge, skills, and experience
• Excellent employee benefits like travel allowance, a bicycle scheme and a premium pension scheme
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and development programs
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with friendly colleagues and exciting, multidisciplinary projects
• 25 vacation days and 3 additional days off
• We provide all the necessary hardware and software, including a laptop and phone, to ensure you have everything you need to succeed
• We like to think that we are fun to work with. Besides working together, we enjoy different activities with our team on a regular basis

Enabling the Digital World

At ASMPT, we are committed to making the world a better, safer, and more sustainable place through innovation in the high‑tech industry. Our mission is enabling the digital world: empowering our customers to shape tomorrow’s technology with advanced, integrated hardware and software solutions.