Engineer II, Technical Program Management - ALD

About the role

As a Technical Program Management Engineer for the ALD Global Product Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in the success of ASM’s semiconductor equipment engineering projects. Working closely with the R&D team, you’ll ensure our projects meet critical market needs, delivering cutting-edge solutions on time and within scope. Your expertise in organization and collaboration will shape the next generation of semiconductor technologies, aligning team efforts to exceed industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process for New Product Introduction (NPI) to meet market requirements for features, schedule, and cost
• Oversee project lifecycles, from Bill of Materials (BoM) creation to customer delivery, ensuring milestones are met
• Coordinate product release timing and specifications with market and program priorities
• Lead cross-functional teams, including supply chain, engineering, and finance, to meet project milestones and performance goals
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives in partnership with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop capabilities for new products
• Support technical development activities, including customer demos and product specification refinement
• Participate in production forecasting and material requirements reviews with manufacturing teams
• Resolve critical issues by collaborating with subject matter experts and leveraging escalation paths
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to enhance processes and outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Material Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry or manufacturing, with expertise in materials management
• In-depth understanding of Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases and associated tasks
• Strong leadership skills to influence internal and external stakeholders effectively
• Exceptional project management and analytical abilities, with a focus on results
• Hands-on experience with production control, forecasting, and project management

Skills

• Experience with inventory and parts management
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills
• Track record of managing cross-disciplinary programs
• A proactive and positive attitude with the ability to work independently and collaboratively