ASM International

Semiconductor deposition equipment and ALD tech

Senior Engineer 1 - Equipment Engineering, PECVD

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 15

Full-timeHwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related engineering discipline is required.
At least 6–7 years of total engineering experience, including at least 3 years supporting semiconductor equipment in R&D, laboratory, manufacturing, or field environments, is required.
Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment installation, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery is required.
An understanding of semiconductor equipment systems, including vacuum, gas delivery, pneumatic, electrical, control, sensor, and interlock systems, is required.
Experience performing structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment issues is required.
An understanding of wafer fabrication operations and semiconductor manufacturing environments is required.
Experience working in cleanroom or laboratory environments and following chemical, gas, and equipment safety procedures is required.

Responsibilities

Support installation, upgrade, qualification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of R&D equipment during new product development.
Support first builds, equipment bring-up, integration, and testing of new products with R&D and Facilities teams.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis to restore and maintain equipment performance, reliability, and uptime.
Support daily operation and monitoring of R&D lab equipment to ensure stable and reliable tool performance.
Collaborate with Hardware, Electrical, Process, Software, and Facilities engineers during equipment development and integration.
Develop and maintain best-known methods, troubleshooting guides, and preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
Identify recurring equipment issues and support corrective actions and continuous improvement to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, cleanroom requirements, and standard operating procedures in equipment-related activities.

Desired Qualifications

Hands-on experience with PECVD, CVD, ALD, or other thin-film deposition equipment.
Experience supporting new equipment development, first builds, equipment bring-up, system integration, or new product introduction.
Practical experience troubleshooting vacuum, gas delivery, RF/plasma, heater/temperature control, or wafer handling systems.
Ability to independently diagnose complex equipment issues and drive them toward resolution.
Experience collaborating with global or regional engineering teams in an R&D or new product development environment.

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Job's mission

As a Senior Engineer I, Equipment Engineering at ASM, you will support the development, installation, and stable operation of advanced PECVD R&D equipment for new product development.

You will apply your hands-on semiconductor equipment expertise to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and performance while supporting new product builds, system integration, and troubleshooting activities. Working closely with cross-functional R&D teams, you will contribute directly to the successful development and introduction of new PECVD products and technologies.

What you will be working on

Support installation, upgrade, qualification, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of R&D equipment during new product development.
Support first builds, equipment bring-up, integration, and testing of new products in collaboration with R&D and Facilities teams.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis to restore and maintain equipment performance, reliability, and uptime.
Support daily operation and monitoring of R&D lab equipment to ensure stable and reliable tool performance.
Collaborate with Hardware, Electrical, Process, Software, and Facilities engineers during equipment development and integration.
Develop and maintain best-known methods (BKMs), troubleshooting guides, and preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
Identify recurring equipment issues and support corrective actions and continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment reliability, maintainability, and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, cleanroom requirements, and standard operating procedures in all equipment-related activities.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
6–7+ years of total engineering experience, including at least 3 years of relevant experience supporting semiconductor equipment in R&D, laboratory, manufacturing, or field environments.
Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment installation, qualification, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery.
Good understanding of semiconductor equipment systems, including vacuum, gas delivery, pneumatic, electrical, control, sensor, and interlock systems.
Experience performing structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment issues.
Good understanding of wafer fabrication operations and semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Experience working in cleanroom or laboratory environments and following appropriate chemical, gas, and equipment safety procedures.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams.

What sets you apart

Hands-on experience with PECVD, CVD, ALD, or other thin-film deposition equipment.
Experience supporting new equipment development, first builds, equipment bring-up, system integration, or new product introduction.
Practical experience troubleshooting vacuum, gas delivery, RF/plasma, heater/temperature control, or wafer handling systems.
Strong ability to independently diagnose complex equipment issues and drive them toward resolution.
Experience collaborating with Global or Regional engineering teams in an R&D or new product development environment.
A proactive and hands-on mindset with a strong focus on equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and technical problem solving.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Company

ASM International

Semiconductor deposition equipment and ALD tech

ASM International designs and supplies equipment and technologies for semiconductor fabrication, focusing on thin-film deposition processes such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and atomic layer deposition (ALD). Its products are used in making microchips by depositing ultra-thin material layers with precise control at the atomic level, enabling smaller and more powerful devices. The company built a global footprint through operations in the Netherlands, the US, Hong Kong, and Japan, and separated ASML Lithography (a joint venture with Philips) to focus on deposition while ASML develops photolithography systems. In recent years, ASM has sharpened its strategy around ALD, a process that creates uniformly thin layers one atomic layer at a time, allowing continued scaling of semiconductor devices. The goal is to be a core supplier of deposition technology and tools that enable chip manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient semiconductors.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Almere, Netherlands
Founded: 1968

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