Principal Engineer, Field Process

ASM; Fields (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Principal Field Process Engineer in the United States to lead advanced thin-film deposition solutions and drive complex customer projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers to align technology roadmaps and process flows, ensuring high satisfaction and successful integrations.

Preferred candidates have 10+ years in semiconductor processes, deep OEM equipment experience, and strong communication skills in Korean and English.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of working experience in thin-film deposition or related semiconductor processes.
• Experience with OEM capital equipment companies preferred.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Korean and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership in team environments with mentorship.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of advanced thin-film deposition process solutions.
• Act as the technical lead for complex customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and high satisfaction.
• Own external field escalations and quality investigations, documenting and publishing lessons learned.
• Analyze complex data sets to develop actionable plans and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain scorecards for owned applications, identify gaps, and drive closure plans to completion.
• Independently manage process and hardware development, device integration, CIP, and troubleshooting.
• Understand customer integration strategies across multiple applications and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to align on technology roadmaps and inflection points.
• Proactively resolve technical issues and develop solutions that enhance ASM’s market position.
• Partner with customers to define process and integration requirements.
• Generate and present technical documentation and reports to leadership.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Mentorship

Cleanroom readiness

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

As a Principal Field Process Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving advanced process optimization and integration for ASM’s semiconductor manufacturing customers. Your expertise will directly influence customer satisfaction, product performance, and internal technology development. This role is pivotal in shaping ASM’s strategic engagement with key accounts and mentoring the next generation of engineering talent.

What You Will Be Working On

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced thin-film deposition process solutions.
• Act as the technical lead for complex customer projects, ensuring timely delivery and high satisfaction.
• Own external field escalations and quality investigations, documenting and publishing lessons learned internally and externally.
• Analyze complex data sets to develop actionable plans and ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintain scorecards for owned applications, identify gaps, and drive closure plans to completion.
• Independently manage process and hardware development, device integration, CIP, and troubleshooting to meet product specifications.
• Understand customer integration strategies across multiple applications and identify new business opportunities for ASM.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to align on technology roadmaps, process flows, and strategic inflection points.
• Proactively resolve technical issues and develop solutions that enhance ASM’s market position.
• Partner with customers to define process and integration requirements.
• Generate and present technical documentation, reports, and presentations to customer leadership and internal business units.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

What We Are Looking For

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of working experience
• In-depth work experience in thin-film deposition or related semiconductor processes, preferably within an OEM capital equipment company.
• Proven ability to build trusted partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong customer-focused mindset with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Korean and English, with the ability to present technical and strategic content to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated leadership in team environments, with the ability to supervise and inspire others.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment while adhering to safety protocols and wearing appropriate PPE.

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 and on 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.