Senior Field Process Engineer I

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**Who is ASM?**

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 3,800 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.

**ASM, an inclusive workplace**

We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.

ASM is a growing company working at the leading edge of technology. We provide ground breaking wafer processing solutions that are helping to make semiconductor devices smaller, faster and more powerful, improving the quality of people’s lives. We were founded in 1968 at the start of the semiconductor industry and we’re just as dynamic and innovative today.

**Senior Field Process Engineer - EPI and ALD**

**General Description and Duties**
- Execute the process startup of ASM semiconductor processing equipment in specific Epitaxial and ALD equipment at customer sites.
- Take care of Implementation and qualification of ASM standard and non standard processes as part of a start-up of systems and presentation of the results to both the customer as ASM.
- Work together with the wider development team to develop and optimize processes focused on Epitaxial and ALD processes.
- Solve process-related problems with the ASM standard processes and report findings to both the customer and ASM.
- Get involved with development of new processes at customer site and in our lab.
- Participate in process experiments and tests at customer site or in our lab. Collect and analyze the achieved data.
- Maintain intensive contacts with both the customer and ASM directly involved with the project.
- Give feedback to the ASM of process related problems from the field.

**Education & Experience**
- MS or PhD degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, preferably with a thesis related to the semiconductor or adjacent industries.
- The Following experience and/or knowlege is an advantage
- Experience with epitaxial and ALD deposition techniques
- Experience with processing, developing and characterizing epitaxial films.
- Understanding of physics of semiconductor devices.
- Experience with materials characterization techniques such as XPS, SIMS, RBS, AFM, XRR, XRD, TEM, SEM, and ellipsometry.
- Knowledge of electrical characterization techniques for CMOS devices.

**Skills**
- Able to understand semiconductor wafer processing equipment technology, advanced chemistries and the physics of semiconductor devices and materials.
- Able to independently manage process development projects.
- Understand the interplay between hardware design and process outputs.
- Quick learner with a hands-on approach and flexible attitude
- Enjoys solving problems and drives results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- From the very start of the semiconductor industry to the present day, we’ve been technology leaders who have pioneered innovation and brought new processes into mainstream manufacturing. We are collaborating, creating, and delivering on our vision - a shared vision to drive innovation with new technologies and delivering excellence with dependable products. By doing this, we’ll create new possibilities for everyone to understand, create and share more of what they love._