ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what's next.
The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people's lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.
As a member of the Key Account organization of the Global Sales and Services business unit, the Field Process Engineer is the on-site process application expert to support the customer in expanding ASM film opportunities on our installed products. In this role, he/she drives the process development projects and new product introductions with the customer. The Field Process Engineer is a technical bridge between the customer process development teams and the Business Unit Process Application Development Team.
Accountability in this role is critical. The Field Process Engineer is a key customer interface and must demonstrate responsibility, authority, and proper communication when interacting with the customer at all times. Delivering customer satisfaction is a key objective of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Undergoes training with the Business Unit to build expertise on newly developed deposition processes (plasma CVD and plasma ALD) and hardware. Owns the introduction/transfer of these processes to the customer site.
- Work closely with the field hardware teams and Business Unit to support and troubleshoot issues on new products, including developing proposals for equipment and process design improvements, as well as conducting those experiments in conjunction with the customer.
- Documents learnings during NPI and works with the Business Unit to ensure learnings are incorporated in future IQ/hardware/process rollout packages. Documents the learnings for subsequent knowledge transfer to the local service team at manufacturing sites.
- Process and Equipment knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and escalation leadership are key to ensuring the success of NPI equipment at the customer site.
- Able to use common materials characterization techniques such as SEM, EDAX, TXRF, and SIMS to solve problems
- On-site process development:
- Support Customer deposition processes and hardware development (both new development and continuous improvement projects, CIP). Works closely with the Customer to design and conduct experiments to meet the Customer's need (new development, device integration, CIP, troubleshooting).
- Works with the customer to develop new opportunities for ASM processes and hardware introduction at the Customer site.
- Bachelor, Masters or PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics.
- Education and/or experience with processing, developing and characterizing thin films deposited in plasma-enhanced ALD or plasma-enhanced CVD
- Experience with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, film characterization and metrology techniques, and thin film ALD deposition processes and equipment. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated history of optimizing film deposition and process development, preferably with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.
- Experience designing and conducting experiments, in addition to measuring and interpreting experimental output, aimed at fulfilling stated objectives using DOEs and statistical methods.
- Ability to travel, as necessary and possibly for extended periods of time, to Japan and Korea for training and technical engagement, as well as to the Customer sites, as needed. The primary Customer focus will be at a site in Hillsboro, Oregon.
- In some cases (tool qualifications or escalations), additional hours and working weekends will be required.
- Understanding of the Intellectual Property boundaries between ASM and the Customer and be able to maintain IP, as appropriate, during all external and internal interactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly communicate advanced technical constructs in direct and concise manner.
At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients - and to make a meaningful difference in society.
So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.