Senior Engineer II, Plasma Sensing Systems Engineer

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Engineer II in Phoenix to lead reliability initiatives for advanced subsystems and products. You will define strategies, drive cross-functional programs, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring product quality and robustness throughout the lifecycle.

Joining ASM means contributing to cutting-edge semiconductor technology and collaborating with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, and Manufacturing teams to achieve reliability goals and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in a technical field with emphasis on reliability or systems.
• Experience leading complex reliability projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to perform advanced FA and RCA
• Strong problem solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level reliability engineering across new product development and sustainment.
• Define reliability requirements, test methods, qualification plans for complex equipment.
• Own reliability reporting, trend analysis and executive communications.
• Drive Design for Reliability practices throughout product lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities across concurrent development programs and suppliers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Systems or Reliability Engineering, Physics

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer II to join our team. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities to drive the development, qualification, reliability, and continuous improvement of advanced subsystems and products.

The Senior Engineer II, Plasma Sensing Systems Engineer, serves as a technical leader responsible for defining and driving system reliability strategies, leading complex cross-functional engineering initiatives, and influencing product design decisions across multiple product platforms.

Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, Process, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, this individual will ensure that reliability, performance, and product quality objectives are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

This position requires independent technical judgment, strong systems thinking, and the ability to lead engineering efforts that span multiple disciplines and stakeholders.

What you will be working on

Technical Leadership

• Lead system-level reliability engineering activities across new product development and sustaining engineering programs.
• Define reliability requirements, test methodologies, qualification strategies, and validation plans for complex semiconductor equipment and subsystems.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for reliability engineering, system performance analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Drive Design for Reliability (DfR) practices throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Lead system architecture and design reviews with a focus on risk reduction, reliability improvement, and product robustness.

Reliability & Failure Analysis

• Lead complex Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations involving multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Establish corrective and preventive action strategies that improve product reliability and field performance.
• Develop and maintain reliability growth models, reliability predictions, and product health metrics.
• Analyze fleet and field performance data to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Own reliability reporting, trend analysis, and executive-level communications.

Product Development & Program Leadership

• Lead qualification efforts , accelerated life testing, environmental testing, and product validation programs.
• Develop reliability roadmaps aligned with business objectives and product strategies.
• Influence product architectures and engineering decisions through data-driven recommendations.
• Coordinate technical activities across multiple concurrent development programs.
• Partner with supplier quality and external vendors to improve subsystem reliability and qualification processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing and Product Engineering teams.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and field organizations on technical reliability matters.
• Support design reviews, technology assessments, risk evaluations, and product release decisions.
• Lead technical discussions and communicate complex engineering concepts to diverse audiences.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Mentor and develop junior engineers and early-career team members.
• Provide technical guidance during project execution and complex problem-solving activities.
• Establish and promote engineering best practices, procedures, and design standards.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams and technical working groups.

What we are looking for

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Engineering experience in reliability, systems, product development, qualification, or related engineering functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience performing advanced Failure Analysis (FA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Experience developing and executing reliability test plans and qualification programs.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle development processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Engineering or related technical field.
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