Senior Engineer I, Technical Program Management (Tokyo, Japan)

ASM; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Technical Program Management Engineer to lead and drive semiconductor equipment projects from concept through release. You will coordinate with product, engineering, and manufacturing teams to meet specifications, schedules, and budget while ensuring safety and quality.

You will manage multi-disciplinary programs, push for continuous improvement, and collaborate with suppliers to enable timely product launches in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials/Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing and materials management experience.
• Experience managing the Product Life Cycle from concept to full release.
• Strong leadership to influence across orgs and with external parties.
• Excellent project management and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage PLC process for NPI to meet MRD specs: features, schedule, cost targets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary programs (supply chain, engineering, finance, management).
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives with supply chain, manufacturing and engineering.
• Engage suppliers and drive commodity managers to build capabilities for new products.
• Provide status updates to senior management and ensure on-time execution.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PLM

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.

Join ASM as part of the R&D engineering team in one of our key business unit, the Senior Technical Program Management Engineer will work closely to create and drive various engineering projects to successful completion. Leveraging strong organization skills, ability to drive results through collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders, to achieve needed results in the engineering of our semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Life Cycle (PLC) process for New Product Introduction (NPI) to meet Marketing Requirement Specifications (MRS) specs of Features, Schedule and Cost targets.
• Project manage high volume semiconductor equipment systems or retrofits from Bill of Materials (BoM) upload to customer delivery (through all phases of the product life cycle).
• Direct product life cycle activities and necessary toll gate exits at different stages of the product ensuring it meets all requirements in terms of safety, performance, reliability, and quality.
• Ensure market priorities are aligned with the program team activities to release products to specifications at aligned customer/market timing.
• Lead internal and external organizations to meet project milestones and performance targets.
• Drive critical tasks related to program success to timely closure through prompt follow-ups and escalation paths as necessary.
• Setup build plan milestones for NPI shipments and evaluate constraints.
• Work with PLM / configuration engineers to keep Product BoM structure updated and options identified; work with engineering and field teams to manage CIP cut-ins.
• Drive cost-reduction projects in conjunction with supply chain, manufacturing and engineering.
• Manage multi-disciplinary programs (supply chain, engineering, finance, management) and deliver status updates to senior management to endure on time execution.
• Supplier Engagement – Drive Commodity managers to develop key capabilities for new products through collaboration with suppliers.
• Support technical activities – Work with product development teams on specifications and data collection requirements, manage customer demo requests, prioritization of product development activities.
• Participate in regular forecast, production schedules and material requirements reviews with manufacturing team include change control boards.
• Resolve critical issues by engaging subject matter experts.
• Participate and lead special projects for continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Material Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical education.
• 3+ years of semiconductor manufacturing and materials management experience
• Previous experience managing the Product Life Cycle (PLC) and relevant tasks to be completed during each phase of the PLC, from concept to full release.
• Strong leadership qualities to exercise influence both throughout the organization and with external parties.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.
• Production Control, Forecasting and/or Project Management Experience
• Preferred Oracle or SAP Experience.
• Experience with Parts and Inventory Management.
• Strong negotiations 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 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.