ASM · 1 day ago
Field Process Engineer
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expASM is a leader in semiconductor innovation, seeking a highly skilled Field Process Engineer to drive onsite process development. This role involves collaborating with customer R&D and technology teams to ensure successful product integration and performance.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Receive training from Business Units on newly developed deposition processes (e.g., PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, LPCVD) and hardware
Manage the introduction and transfer of these processes to customer sites
Collaborate with field hardware, service, and sales teams, as well as Business Units, to troubleshoot new product issues and propose design/process improvements
Conduct joint experiments with customers to validate and optimize new technologies
Escalate technical issues promptly to ensure timely resolution and adherence to project timelines
Document learnings and contribute to the development of installation qualification (IQ), hardware, and process rollout packages
Lead knowledge transfer to local process and service teams at manufacturing sites
Provide deep technical expertise in process and equipment, ensuring successful NPI implementation
Support customer deposition process and hardware development, including new development and continuous improvement projects (CIP)
Design and execute experiments in collaboration with customers to meet development and integration goals
Analyze baseline process/system performance and identify gaps relative to technology node requirements
Perform root cause analysis of system performance issues and non-conformances
Identify and develop new opportunities for ASM process and hardware adoption at customer sites
Lead the transfer of developed processes to HVM fabs and ensure effective knowledge handover to local field teams
Document and maintain process and hardware learnings from development phases
Develop and transfer Best Known Methods (BKMs) to HVM site teams to ensure consistent performance and quality
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a process engineer, or a combination of academic and industry experience in thin film deposition techniques
Proven expertise in processing, developing, and characterizing thin films using deposition reactors such as thermal ALD, plasma-enhanced ALD, PECVD, and Epitaxy
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with DRAM and NAND device integration and technology development
Proven experience in advanced packaging integration and process development, including wafer-level hybrid bonding, fusion bonding, die-to-wafer bonding, and HBM
Strong foundational knowledge in vacuum techniques, film characterization and metrology, and thin film ALD deposition processes and equipment
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOEs), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and statistical analysis methods
Proactive in supporting escalations, developing and managing action plans, and facilitating clear communication among customers, local service teams, and business units
Willingness to travel to Business Units for training and technical engagement, and to customer sites as needed. Travel may be required for escalations, process transfers, and support of HVM sites both domestically and internationally
Strong understanding of Intellectual Property (IP) boundaries between ASM and customers, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and compliance in all interactions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts in a concise and professional manner
Preferred
Preference given to candidates with a track record of optimizing film deposition and process development, especially with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, and Epitaxy
Company
ASM
ASM is a supplier of semiconductor equipment, materials and process solutions addressing the wafer processing.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Charles Dean del Prado
President & CEO
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