Senior Engineer, Field Process, NPI

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Singapore is seeking a Senior Field Process Engineer to bring ASM's advanced technologies to life at customers' fabs, interfacing with product teams to drive NPIs and roadmap milestones. You will design experiments, analyze data, and report insights, while supporting tool installation and process qualification.

Candidates hold a PhD and have hands-on device fabrication experience, including ALD/PEALD, epitaxy, and PECVD, and are prepared for overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication and thin-film deposition.
• Proficiency with JMP for statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and run DOE experiments to characterize process windows.
• Analyze results and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Support tool installation and process qualification activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet milestones.

Skills

PhD required

Hands-on semiconductor

3D NAND familiarity

JMP proficiency

Education

PhD in Science/Engineering

Tools

JMP

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.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.

Job’s mission

As a Senior Field Process Engineer, you play a central role in bringing ASM’s most advanced technologies to life at our customers’ fabs. You sit at the intersection of innovation and real‑world manufacturing, turning breakthrough science into high‑performance processes that help customers solve their toughest integration challenges. Your work strengthens ASM’s position as the industry’s trusted technology partner—driving successful NPIs, accelerating roadmap milestones, and shaping the next generation of semiconductor devices.

What you will be working on

• Partner closely with customer and product teams to understand technology roadmaps, process flows, inflection points, and business challenges. Identify opportunities where ASM can deliver added value.
• Collaborate with customer and product teams to execute penetration and defense strategies, including product demonstrations.
• Coordinate internally to plan, collect data, analyze results, and report on customer demos for existing process applications.
• Design and execute simple DOE (Design of Experiments) evaluations to characterize process windows for new installations.
• Conduct experiments and tests, analyze data, and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support tool installation and process qualification activities.

What we are looking for

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

What sets you apart

• Hands‑on experience in semiconductor device fabrication, particularly thin‑film deposition processes (ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, PECVD, or similar).
• Familiarity with 3D NAND flash memory processes and integration is a strong advantage.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor device physics and electrical characterization techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as JMP.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse teams and meet project milestones.
• Ability to work in a fab environment, including wearing cleanroom garments and performing standby duties.
• Willingness to support short‑term overseas assignments.

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.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com andon LinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram, XandYouTube.

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.