Principal Engineer, Electrical Engineering – Advanced Packaging

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical architecture for advanced semiconductor packaging equipment. This role demands technical leadership, collaboration with multiple engineering disciplines, and adherence to industry standards to ensure high-performance design.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering. If you are ready to drive innovation in a cutting-edge field, apply today!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Expertise in RF systems, motion control, power distribution, or safety systems.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, and EMC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the electrical system architecture for advanced packaging semiconductor tools.
• Develop and decompose electrical requirements for various subsystems.
• Lead system and electrical design reviews.

Skills

RF systems

Motion control

Power distribution

Safety systems

Technical leadership

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role Overview

The Principal Electrical Engineer is a technical leader responsible for defining, designing, and governing the electrical architecture of advanced semiconductor packaging equipment (etch, deposition, etc.). This role drives system-level electrical design excellence, ensures compliance with industry standards, and partners closely with systems, mechanical, process, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, scalable, and high-performance tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the electrical system architecture for advanced packaging semiconductor tools, including power distribution, grounding, EMC/EMI, controls, and safety systems.
• Develop and decompose electrical requirements for subsystems such as RF power delivery, motion control, sensors, PLC/safety systems, and mixed-signal electronics.
• Lead system and electrical design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Ensure compliance with SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to align architecture and requirements.
• Partner with process engineering to correlate electrical behavior with wafer performance.
• Lead root cause analysis of electrical and electromechanical issues.
• Drive DFMEA/FMEA, reliability analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor engineers and establish best practices.
• Support product roadmap planning and innovation.
• Work with manufacturing and supply chain for scalability and robustness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment.
• Expertise in RF systems, motion control, power distribution, or safety systems.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, and EMC regulations.
• Experience with requirements management and FMEA.
• Proven technical leadership in complex programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced packaging tools.
• Familiarity with PLCs and real-time control systems.
• Experience in certification and field issue resolution.
• Track record of influencing product architecture.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

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 identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.