ASM · 1 day ago
Director, Process Productivity
Greater Phoenix Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expASM is a leading company in semiconductor technology, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Director of Process Development will drive end-to-end process productivity and operational efficiency, optimizing workflows across people, processes, and technology to enhance product delivery and market readiness.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of process engineering teams with a strong focus on productivity, throughput, and measurable performance outcomes
Define, standardize, and scale ASM development processes to improve cross-team efficiency, reduce waste, and drive consistent execution globally
Partner with the KPU Head to develop a technology vision and roadmap that aligns with productivity goals and long‑term operational scalability
Embed ASM’s mission and values through daily actions while cultivating a high‑performance, continuous‑improvement culture
Deliver the technology roadmap and product roadmap while ensuring processes enable predictable, on-time delivery of capabilities
Lead PLC execution, ensuring process rigor, milestone adherence, and efficient development of next‑generation systems
Manage development performance across cost, schedule, quality, and productivity metrics
Support existing products while driving structured continuous improvement initiatives that increase output, reduce cycle time, and improve yield
Work cross‑functionally with hardware, software, and operations engineering to define success criteria and ensure aligned, efficient new product development
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to translate customer needs into efficient, scalable processes, ensuring fast qualification of new products and technologies
Collaborate with Product Marketing and customers to contribute to the future product and process roadmap
Support annual strategic planning with a focus on process scalability, capability maturity, and productivity improvements
Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent, with emphasis on building a high‑efficiency, high‑execution process engineering team
Preferred expertise in device‑relevant areas (e.g., work function, electrodes, silicides, wordlines, FEOL/BEOL metals)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required; PhD preferred
12+ years of semiconductor equipment development experience (ALD preferred)
Demonstrated success delivering semiconductor equipment products ahead of schedule and under cost targets
Proven leadership of process engineering teams >10, with experience developing process engineering managers
Experience building and scaling high‑performance teams
Strong background in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence
High‑energy self‑starter committed to productivity, efficiency, and operational discipline
Strong change agent with a bias for action and measurable results
Strategic thinker with exceptional execution capability
Persistent, detail‑driven leader who ensures roadblocks are addressed quickly and decisively
Excellent problem‑solver with natural clarity in communication and prioritization
Effective multicultural leader with strong collaboration and team‑building skills
Ability to inspire, coach, and grow technical talent
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and cross-functional influencing skills
Preferred
PhD in relevant field
Preferred expertise in device‑relevant areas (e.g., work function, electrodes, silicides, wordlines, FEOL/BEOL metals)
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
Current Stage
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unknown1981-05-22IPO
Leadership Team
Charles Dean del Prado
President & CEO
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