Engineer II, Configuration Engineering

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM seeks an Engineer II, Configuration Engineering to manage product structures, BOMs, and lifecycle data across semiconductor equipment. You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure accuracy and readiness for manufacturing and customer delivery.

The role emphasizes structured data, change control, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain configuration integrity throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management, manufacturing engineering, or configuration management.
• Familiarity with BOM structures, engineering changes, and product data management.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate product structures, BOMs, and configuration models in PLM/ERP.
• Support Product Structure Management and configuration activities for released products.
• Ensure options, variants, and configurations reflect engineering intent and manufacturing needs.
• Review configuration data for consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Coordinate stakeholders to reflect approved changes in structures and BOMs.
• Support ECR/ECO implementations and product release activities.
• Assist with sustaining engineering and high-volume manufacturing execution.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and readiness assessments for changes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

SAP

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.

Job's mission

ASM is seeking a detail-oriented Engineer II, Configuration Engineering to support product structure management, configuration control, and product lifecycle execution across our semiconductor equipment portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining product configurations, bill of materials (BOMs), and engineering changes that enable accurate manufacturing, order fulfillment, and customer delivery. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Order Fulfillment, and Product Management teams to ensure product data accuracy throughout the lifecycle of released products. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in highly structured environments, managing complex product data, and ensuring accuracy across numerous configuration details. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

What you will be working on

Configuration Management & Product Structures

• Create, maintain, and validate product structures, BOMs, and configuration models within PLM and ERP systems.
• Support Product Structure Management (PSM) and configuration activities for released products.
• Ensure product options, variants, and configurations accurately reflect engineering intent and manufacturing requirements.
• Review and validate configuration data to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Identify and resolve configuration discrepancies that may impact manufacturing, ordering, or shipment execution.

Product Lifecycle & Change Management

• Support implementation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure approved changes are accurately reflected in product structures and BOMs.
• Perform change impact assessments and verify readiness for implementation.
• Support product release activities and build readiness reviews.
• Assist with sustaining engineering and high-volume manufacturing (HVM) execution activities.

Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Order Fulfillment, and Product Line teams to resolve configuration-related issues.
• Participate in configuration reviews and readiness assessments for product changes and new product introductions.
• Support recurring execution reviews by tracking actions, risks, and open items related to product configurations.
• Assist with ensuring BOM readiness and configuration alignment for manufacturing and customer deliveries.

Continuous Improvement

• Support configuration process improvements that enhance data quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with standardization initiatives that reduce product complexity and improve maintainability.
• Help develop and maintain configuration documentation, work instructions, and best practices.
• Participate in root cause investigations for configuration-related issues and support corrective actions.

Minimum Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

OR

• Master's degree in an Engineering discipline with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting product lifecycle management, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, configuration management, or related technical functions.
• Familiarity with BOM structures, engineering changes, and product data management processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate effectively across multiple functional teams and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

What sets you apart

• Semiconductor equipment industry experience.
• Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Exposure to Product Structure Management (PSM) concepts.
• Experience with Variant Configuration (VC) models and configuration management processes.
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) environments.
• Experience supporting complex capital equipment products.

Competencies

• Extremely detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and data quality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Process-driven mindset with a commitment to consistency and execution excellence.
• Effective communicator who can collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify discrepancies within complex product structures.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

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.