Principal Field Process Engineer

About the role

The Principal Field Process Engineer (FPE) is a senior individual contributor within ASM’s Key Account organization (Global Sales & Services) and serves as the technical authority and escalation owner for customer-facing process applications. This role operates with high autonomy, leading complex new product introductions (NPI), on-site process development, and HVM transfers, while acting as the primary technical interface between ASM Business Units and customer process teams.

Responsibilities

• Own technical delivery and escalation for NPI of advanced deposition processes and hardware (thermal ALD, plasma ALD, Area Selective Deposition).
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cross-functional resolution with customers, Business Units, and field teams.
• Drive on-site process and hardware development, including DOE-based experiments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and advance new ASM technology and film opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps.
• Lead process transfer to HVM fabs and develop/transfer Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service and manufacturing teams.
• Capture and feedback technical learnings to influence future ASM hardware, process, and qualification packages.

Requirements

• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in thin-film deposition (ALD).
• Strong expertise in semiconductor device integration, vacuum systems, film metrology, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to independently design experiments, manage escalations, and influence without authority.
• Excellent technical communication skills and strong IP awareness.
• Flexibility to travel and support extended hours during qualifications or escalations.

What sets you apart

• Hands-on experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.
• Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development.
• Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions or escalations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional action plans during escalations.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate qualifications and escalations.

Benefits

Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Strong technical skills in thin-film deposition, semiconductor device integration, and problem-solving.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit asm.com/careers.