Snr Process Engineer - Early Career (Fall 2026)

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to research, develop, and optimize semiconductor deposition processes including ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and PECVD for logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS devices.

You will design experiments, analyze results, and contribute to IP and publications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Some travel and potential supervision may be involved.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates 0–2 years or Spring/Fall 2026 grads.
• Experience with ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and related thin-film deposition.
• Experience with materials characterization techniques (XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry).
• Knowledge of CMOS device electrical characterization techniques.
• Strong communication and ability to publish IP.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and optimize unit processes for ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, PECVD.
• Design and conduct experiments and DOE/RSM analyses.
• Troubleshoot equipment and work hands-on.
• Collaborate with customers and marketing to document demonstrations.
• Produce technical papers and IP.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Potential supervisory duties over technicians.

Skills

Process development

DOE/RSM

Materials characterization

CMOS devices knowledge

CFD training

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Materials Science

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Physics

Tools

XPS

SIMS

RBS

AFM

XRR

XRD

TEM

SEM

Ellipsometry

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.

Role overview

As a Senior Process Engineer at ASM, you will work with semiconductor processing and analytical equipment to research, develop and optimize processes focused on oxidation, annealing, curing, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD, PEALD), Epitaxy or PECVD for logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS applications. You will design and conduct complex experiments, measurements and perform the interpretation of complex experimental output. While you deliver creative and inventive solutions, technical publications, and generation of Intellectual Property (IP) are an essential function of this position.

Note:

This role is intended for candidates who are graduating in Fall 2026 or have graduated within the past two years andhave 0-2 years of professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Creative problem solver with experience in developing new films for emerging applications and experience in chemistry/materials characterization.


• Works with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize unit processes focused on the deposition of metal and dielectric films via ALD, PEALD, Epitaxy, and/or PECVD.


• Bringing innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective.


• Process consulting and accountability including technical papers on advanced process applications andIntellectual Property creation.


• Participates in and drives technical problem-solving sessions using the related scientific method and industry tools, such as Ishikawa diagrams.


• Designs and conducts experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using Design of Experiments (DOE) and Response Surface Methodology (RSM).


• Troubleshoots equipment problems and is personally and actively engaged in problem via hands-on modalities.


• Works with customers and central marketing to understand and define requirements to successfully execute and document customer demonstrations.


• Develops methods and techniques for integrating metal and/or oxide films into existing and future device technologies.


• Ensures successful product transfer to customer base by performing demonstrations, training field service personnel, traveling to support remote sites (up to 10% travel required), and drafting documentation regarding process development, tool operation and maintenance.


• Produces technical papers on process, equipment, and device integration improvement strategies and presents to professional audience.


• You may be assigned supervisory duties over supporting process engineering technicians and aides. These supervisory duties could include direct input into employees’ performance evaluations, discipline, and discharge.

Minimum Qualifications

• We are looking for candidates who have graduated within the last 0-2 years or will graduate in Spring or Fall 2026 and are eager to begin or advance their career.




• Master's or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.




• 0-7+ years of combined education,research, and work experience with:

  
  
  
  
  • Cure, oxidation, ALD, CVD, Epitaxy, PECVD and/or other thin film deposition.
  
  
  • Materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM and ellipsometry.
  
  



• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.




• Application of dielectric and/or metal films for logic and memory structures.




• Training in CFD (computational fluid dynamics), either theoretical or practical is preferred.




• Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices is preferred.




• Graduating in Fall 2025 or graduated within the past two years.




• 0-2 years of professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently manage complex process development projects, including personnel, project schedules, experimental thrusts, hardware procurement and budgetary oversight.


• Ability to be a process consultant to internal and external customers.


• An authority on interplay between hardware design (e.g., chemical reactor design) and operation and process outputs


• Understanding of requirements for integration of metals as work function materials and barrier layers in FEOL and BEOL process flows


• Demonstrated ability to develop and completely characterize deposition processes using first principles and experimental design techniques (e.g., DOE, RSM).


• Experience with the theory, practice, and interpretation of materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRD, HRTEM, FESEM, Auger, Raman and ellipsometry.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs in direct and concise manner.

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.

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