(Senior) Director, Process Engineering

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Phoenix is seeking a senior process engineering leader for ALD technology who can drive a high‑performing team and deliver on the product roadmap. You will mentor engineers, advance PLC execution, and coordinate cross‑functional efforts with hardware and software teams to meet schedule and cost goals.

Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in semiconductor equipment, a Master’s degree, and a proven track record of delivering complex equipment products on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field is required; PhD preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment development (CVD/ALD preferred).
• Proven track record in delivering semiconductor equipment products on time and within budget.
• Experience leading process engineering teams of 10+ and recruiting exceptional talent.
• Strong ability to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day management of key product process engineering teams with emphasis on results.
• Set, evangelize, and implement ASM processes.
• Collaborate with the KPU head to set the vision for the technology and roadmap.
• Lead PLC team in developing and delivering next-generation systems to the market.
• Recruit premier engineering talent and manage development execution (cost, schedule, performance).
• Define success criteria across hardware and software to drive new product development.

Skills

Process leadership

People management

R&D & DFM

Cross-functional collab

PLC experience

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

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.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage and drive the process engineering function for a key product group in the ASM’s Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology with a focus on results. This will require a strong leader that is highly skilled in people,processand technology across ASM’s ALD operations. Further, the role requires someone who is not only skilled in R&D/Innovation, development,engineeringand design for manufacturability, but also someone who is adept at process and organization, continuous improvement and working with and managing people across cultural dimensions in developing and delivering the ALD technology roadmap. A persistent approach to Product Life Cycle (PLC) will be requiredto achieve strong engagement with the team,developand implement new processes and organization, and manage the team to achieve PLC deliverables and drive projects to completion, exceeding times and budgetary objectives. This position facilitates getting ASM products to market as quickly as possible by directly influencing and communicating with key customers to solve their high value problems. The successful candidate will have a track record of recruiting and developing industry leading process engineering teams.

SpecificResponsibilities:

• Run the day-to-day management of the key product process engineering teams with an emphasis on results.

• Set, evangelize, and implement ASM processes.

• Collaborate with the KPU head to set the vision for the technology and roadmap.

• Embody ASM’s mission andvalues, andconsistently reinforce them with the team through everyday actions.

• Develop and deliver the technology roadmap and execute on the product roadmap in collaboration with GPM and KPU Head.

• Lead Product Lifecycle Cycle (PLC) team in developing and delivering nextgeneration systems to the market.

• Responsible for managing development execution (performance, cost, schedule, etc.).

• Provide support for existing products and drive continuous improvement efforts.

• Must be able to work across organizations, particularly hardware and software engineering, to define success criteria of products and drive new product development

• Develop andmaintainrelationships with key customers. Work closely with the key account technology (KAT) organization to ensure that customer needs are met and qualification of new products and processes is done on time and to specifications

• Contribute to product roadmap by working with Product Marketing and key customers.

• Supportannualstrategic planning process to drive future businessdirection.

• Successfully drive projects and recruit premier engineering talent.

• Expertisein relevant device areas such as work function, electrodes,silicides,wordlines, and FEOL/BEOL metals is preferred

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or Mechanical Engineering or related field,required. PhD preferred.

• At least 12 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development (CVD, ALD preferred).

• A track recordof successfully building semiconductor equipment products under cost and ahead of schedule.

• Proven ability to lead and drive process engineering teams of > 10 through product development and market introduction with an ability to develop process engineering managers

• A track recordof successfully managing, recruiting, developing, and scaling extraordinary teams.

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Attributes:

• Self-starter with high energy and strong work ethic

• Highly motivated and driven.

• A proactive change agent.

• A strongleader with multi-cultural skills in design engineering.

• A strategic thinker with the ability to implement and drive tactics, strong at execution.

• Patient, yet persistent driver.

• Results-oriented.

• A problem solver – communication comes naturally when solving problems and addressing roadblocks.

• Able to independently make and execute good decisionsin a timely manner, directing personnel accordingly.

• Ability to lead and influenceothers,multi-culturally.

• Multi-cultural orientation is the way of thinking and demeanor.

• Highly collaborative.

• Goodteam player/builder that ensures effective use of available resources – able to bring multi-cultural people and groups together to drive work plans.

• Able to inspire and develop others to grow and become their best.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

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, Xand 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.