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ASM International

Semiconductor deposition equipment and ALD tech

Senior Engineer 2 - Key Account Technology

Solution EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTama, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • A Ph.D. with 4–8+ years of relevant industry experience, or a Master's degree with 7–10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Hands-on experience in epitaxy (Epi), thin-film or deposition processes such as CVD, ALD, or diffusion, or related semiconductor wafer processing technologies.
  • Experience in semiconductor device manufacturing, process development, or the capital equipment industry.
  • Solid understanding of semiconductor process integration and high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, including managing customer escalations and driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Experience supporting NPI, process qualification, or technology transfer activities at customer sites.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical interface for key customers, supporting epitaxy process development and production while building relationships with customer R&D and manufacturing teams.
  • Drive NPI and evaluation activities at customer sites, leading hands-on deployment and implementing BU-developed BKMs and process improvements.
  • Execute and support customer-specific DOE and demo activities in collaboration with process teams.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex process and equipment issues across development and production environments, and lead technical escalations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Monitor equipment performance and ensure alignment with customer specifications.
  • Understand customer technology roadmaps and align ASM solutions with future node requirements.
  • Collaborate with global R&D, Product Marketing, and Service teams to drive continuous product improvement and translate customer requirements into product and technology development inputs.
  • Support alignment between customer needs and ASM business strategy.
  • Participate in approximately six months of training in the United States to build understanding of ASM technology and product platforms.

Desired Qualifications

  • Background in roles such as Process Engineer, Integration Engineer, Application Engineer, KAT, or Technical Customer Support is highly preferred.
  • Experience working directly with key semiconductor accounts such as Micron or TSMC.
  • Hands-on experience with Epi, thin-film, or diffusion deposition systems.
  • Experience leading NPI programs or customer technology evaluations.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical strategy.
  • Strong customer-facing mindset and ability to build long-term trust.

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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