Senior Engineer, Field Process (Process Support)

ASM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Field Process Engineer in Singapore to help customers deploy and optimize ASM's semiconductor manufacturing solutions. You will apply your process expertise to improve yield, throughput, and operational performance in high-volume production environments.

You will work at the intersection of technology and customer success, collaborating with field service engineers, product engineers, and customers to troubleshoot issues, run DOE experiments, and implement data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in a related science/engineering field.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication or process engineering.
• Knowledge of ALD, PEALD, CVD, epitaxy or related deposition tech.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with DOE, statistics, and data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (SPC, JMP, Minitab, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support tool installation, startup, qualification, and ramp activities.
• Provide day-to-day process support for high-volume manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot process, yield, and equipment issues.
• Develop and optimize process recipes to improve CoO.
• Design and execute DOE to evaluate new process conditions and changes.
• Monitor tool and process performance; drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with customers, field service, and product engineering teams.
• Support evaluations of hardware, software, and process performances.
• Act as a trusted technical partner to customers and enable manufacturing objectives.
• Maintain safety, quality, and operational excellence in the fab environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

DOE analysis

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Customer-facing

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in relevant field

Tools

SPC

JMP

Minitab

Excel

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 Mission

As a Senior Field Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping customers successfully deploy and optimize ASM's advanced semiconductor manufacturing solutions. Working at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, and customer success, you will apply your process expertise to improve yield, productivity, and operational performance in high-volume production environments. Your contributions will directly support the advancement of next-generation semiconductor technologies that power the world's most innovative applications.

What you will be working on

• Supporting tool installation, startup, qualification, and production ramp activities.
• Providing day-to-day process support to ensure stable and efficient high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Troubleshooting process, yield, and equipment-related issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Developing and optimizing process recipes to improve process capability, throughput, yield, and cost of ownership (CoO).
• Designing and executing process experiments (DOE) to evaluate new process conditions, hardware changes, and performance improvements.
• Monitoring tool and process performance, analyzing data trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with customers, field service engineers, and product engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver successful outcomes.
• Supporting hardware, software, and process evaluations, and providing recommendations based on technical and data-driven assessments.
• Acting as a trusted technical partner to customers by providing timely support and helping them achieve their manufacturing objectives.
• Maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence in a semiconductor fab environment.

What we are looking for

• Minimum Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor wafer fabrication, equipment engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes such as ALD, PEALD, CVD, Epitaxy, Furnace, or thin-film deposition technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Experience with process characterization, DOE, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with process monitoring, SPC, JMP, Minitab, Excel, or other data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and supporting critical customer escalations when needed.

What sets you apart

• Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment directly at customer sites.
• Proven success in tool installation, qualification, and production ramp support.
• Experience driving improvements in yield, uptime, throughput, process capability, or cost of ownership.
• Knowledge of chamber matching, process transfer, technology transfer, and equipment performance optimization.
• Strong customer-facing skills and the ability to build trusted technical relationships.
• Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving efforts and driving issues to closure.
• Ability to translate complex technical data into clear recommendations and actionable solutions.
• A passion for solving challenging technical problems and delivering measurable value to customers.
• A continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and customer focus.

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, X and YouTube.

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.