Senior Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM, a leader in advanced semiconductor equipment, seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to drive electrical architecture across multi-platform systems. You will define long-term roadmaps for RF power and power distribution, govern system architecture, and ensure EMC/EMI and safety compliance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate across systems, process, mechanical, software and suppliers, and help shape product strategy and new platform development.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of semiconductor capital equipment experience.
• Expert in RF systems, power electronics, motion control, safety systems, or tool electrical architecture.
• Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary technology programs.
• Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC/EMI, grounding, and safety compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership across multiple product generations.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-level electrical architecture strategy across multiple semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Define technology roadmaps for RF power systems, power distribution, motion control, safety systems, sensors, and advanced electronics.
• Lead architecture governance and executive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Drive innovation, intellectual property creation, and technology differentiation.
• Provide technical leadership for critical customer escalations and complex field issues.
• Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning systems, process, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Own EMC/EMI, grounding, CE/UL, SEMI, and global compliance strategies.
• Mentor principal engineers and develop organizational technical capability.
• Influence product strategy, new platform development, and corporate technology investments.

Skills

RF systems

Power electronics

Motion control

Safety systems

Electrical architecture

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC/EMI testing

Electrical design tools

SEMI standards knowledge

Job description

Job's mission

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.

Role Overview

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is the highest-level technical authority for electrical architecture and technology strategy across advanced packaging semiconductor equipment platforms. This role defines long-term electrical technology roadmaps, drives cross-business innovation, governs system architecture decisions, and serves as the subject matter expert for RF systems, controls, power delivery, EMC/EMI, grounding, functional safety, and next-generation tool development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-level electrical architecture strategy across multiple semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Define technology roadmaps for RF power systems, power distribution, motion control, safety systems, sensors, and advanced electronics.
• Lead architecture governance and executive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Drive innovation, intellectual property creation, and technology differentiation.
• Provide technical leadership for critical customer escalations and complex field issues.
• Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning systems, process, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Own EMC/EMI, grounding, CE/UL, SEMI, and global compliance strategies.
• Mentor principal engineers and develop organizational technical capability.
• Influence product strategy, new platform development, and corporate technology investments.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 15+ years of semiconductor capital equipment experience.
• Recognized expert in RF systems, power electronics, motion control, safety systems, or tool electrical architecture.
• Extensive experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary technology programs.
• Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC/EMI, grounding, and safety compliance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple product generations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced packaging, plasma processing, etch, deposition, or wafer-level packaging experience.
• Strong patent portfolio and innovation track record.
• Experience defining product roadmaps and technology strategy.
• Industry-recognized technical leadership and customer engagement experience.

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.