Senior Engineer I, Systems Engineering - Controls Engineer

ASM; Almere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Almere, Netherlands, is seeking a Senior Engineer I - Controls Engineer to design, tune and validate control systems for semiconductor process tools. You will translate process requirements into control strategies and verify performance on physical tools, collaborating with software, equipment and process engineers.

The role combines dynamic modeling, controller development and hands-on testing, with opportunities to take ownership of control functions and contribute to cross-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, testing or tuning closed-loop controls on physical equipment.
• Familiarity with data analysis, instrumentation and system identification.
• Experience translating process requirements into control strategies and validating performance.

Responsibilities

• Translate process and equipment needs into measurable control requirements for temperature control and stability.
• Design and tune feedback and feedforward control strategies for heating and cooling systems.
• Plan and run tests on laboratory and production-representative equipment and compare predictions with measured responses.
• Document control logic, test procedures and validation results for reproducibility.

Skills

Closed-loop control design

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-disciplinary communication

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

System identification

Instrumentation

Simcenter Amesim

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.

Senior Engineer I - Controls Engineer

ASM | Simulation & Modeling Hub | Almere, Netherlands

Design, tune and validate control systems for ASM semiconductor process tools, with an emphasis on precision temperature control. Work with experienced controls engineers and equipment and process teams to translate process requirements into control strategies, then verify their performance on physical tools. The role combines dynamic modeling, controller development and hands-on testing, with opportunities to take ownership of control functions.

Responsibilities

• Translate process and equipment needs into measurable control requirements for temperature accuracy, stability, uniformity, repeatability and response during recipe changes.
• Design and tune feedback and feedforward control strategies for heating and cooling systems. Address interactions between zones and account for sensor and actuator limits.
• Plan and run tests on laboratory and production-representative equipment. Analyze sensor and actuator data, use system identification to develop or calibrate dynamic models, and compare predictions with measured responses.
• Work with software, equipment and process engineers to integrate control logic, troubleshoot performance on the tool, and support commissioning and validation.
• Document control logic, test procedures, tuning parameters and validation results so other engineers can reproduce tests and maintain the controls.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in controls, electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering, applied physics, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, testing or tuning closed-loop controls on physical equipment. Relevant industry, laboratory or applied research projects are welcome.
• Working proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or an equivalent environment for dynamic modeling, data analysis and control design. Familiarity with system identification and instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment methodically and communicate results to colleagues across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Experience

• Precision temperature control, heat transfer or thermal instrumentation in semiconductor equipment or other precision industrial systems.
• Experience with multizone or cascade control, model-based control, sensor calibration or equipment commissioning.
• Experience with Simcenter Amesim or other tools for modeling system dynamics and validating control strategies

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.

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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.