Principal Field Process Engineer: Lead Thin-Film Solutions

ASM

Fields (OR)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.