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ASM International

Semiconductor deposition equipment and ALD tech

Senior Engineering Technician 2 - Field Service

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Associate's
Albany, NY, USA
In PersonRequires 25-75% travel domestically and internationally.
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Associate degree in Electronics, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent military technical training.
  • 5+ years of field service, customer support, or semiconductor manufacturing experience involving complex capital equipment.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with complex microprocessor-controlled electro-mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical schematics and drawings.
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance, installations, repairs, and system diagnostics.
  • Working knowledge of oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters (DVMs), and common diagnostic tools.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision while thriving in a team environment.
  • Customer-focused mindset with a positive, professional attitude.
Responsibilities
  • Perform installation, qualification, preventative maintenance, and remedial repair activities on complex semiconductor capital equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, electronic, mechanical, and software-related equipment issues in customer manufacturing environments.
  • Provide timely and professional technical support to customers while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Interpret and utilize electronic and electro-mechanical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation to diagnose equipment issues.
  • Support equipment upgrades, modifications, and process improvements as required.
  • Document service activities, maintenance actions, and technical findings accurately and thoroughly.
  • Collaborate with engineering, technical support, and customer teams to resolve complex issues and improve equipment performance.
  • Adhere to all safety procedures and maintain a safety-first mindset while working with semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facilities.
  • Travel domestically and internationally (25–75%) to support customer installations and service requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting semiconductor capital equipment in wafer fabrication environments.
  • Knowledge of vacuum systems, closed-loop gas control systems, and electro-pneumatic controls.
  • Experience with RF-induced plasma technologies.
  • Familiarity with robotics, motion control systems, and microprocessor-based controllers.
  • Understanding of software fundamentals and equipment control systems.
  • Experience handling or working around toxic and/or flammable gases and chemicals in semiconductor environments.
  • Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies and root-cause analysis techniques.
  • Proven ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver exceptional service in demanding production environments.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and the ability to serve as a senior resource for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Ability to mentor and support junior technicians while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Commitment to operational excellence, customer success, and a strong safety culture.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached €1.0 billion, up 24% year over year.
  • Management guided Q3 2026 revenue to €1.1 billion and H2 above H1 by 20%.
  • 2027 revenue should exceed €4.6 billion, driven by AI infrastructure spending.

What critics are saying

  • China mature-logic demand depends on export-control distortions, not durable secular growth.
  • Local competitors in China already pressure pricing and threaten share in 2026.
  • Applied Materials and NAURA can displace ASM if customers standardize alternative deposition stacks.

What makes ASM International unique

  • ASM owns more than 55% of ALD market, with record Q2 2026 ALD sales.
  • Its 2nm and 1.4nm wins embed ASM in leading-edge logic ramps.
  • Spares and services grew 34% in Q2 2026, creating recurring revenue.

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Sep 25th, 2026
4 chip stocks poised for strong returns in October amid AI boom

The global semiconductor market reached record sales of $403.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 35.1% sequentially, driven by artificial intelligence and advanced computing demand. June sales climbed 123.6% year-over-year to $134.5 billion. Four chip stocks appear well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom. Analog Devices is experiencing broad-based recovery with AI-related data centre activity expanding across optical and power applications. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company maintained 73% market share, supported by robust AI demand. Semtech is benefiting from rising AI data centre networking demand as 800G remains active. ASM International holds a market share exceeding 55% in ALD technology, with management expecting second-half revenues to rise more than 20%. All four companies show strong growth trajectories, with consensus estimates suggesting revenue increases of 34% to 41% and earnings growth of 55% to 104% for 2026.

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Jul 29th, 2026
ASM International hits $1.1B Q2 revenue, up 24% YoY with record ALD sales and $401M free cash flow

ASM International NV reported record Q2 2026 revenue of EUR1 billion, marking a 24% year-on-year increase at constant currency and exceeding guidance of EUR980 million. The semiconductor equipment manufacturer achieved a gross margin of 51.9% and an adjusted operating margin of 33%. Equipment sales grew 22% year-on-year at constant currency, driven by record atomic layer deposition (ALD) sales. Spares and services revenue surged 34% year-on-year at constant currency. The company generated record free cash flow of EUR355 million, supported by strong profitability and improved working capital management. Cash position stood at EUR1.2 billion at quarter end. ASM projects Q3 revenue of EUR1.1 billion and expects second-half revenue to exceed first-half results by over 20%. The company now anticipates 2026 revenue will surpass EUR4 billion, above its previous guidance range.

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Jul 28th, 2026
ASM International forecasts Q3 revenue of $1.2B on AI demand, beating estimates

ASM International forecast third-quarter revenue of about €1.1 billion ($1.25 billion) at constant exchange rates, plus or minus 5%, exceeding analysts' average estimate of €994.5 million. The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker cited strong demand from customers investing in artificial intelligence infrastructure. AI-related spending has helped offset weakness in automotive, PC and memory markets. Chief Executive Hichem M'Saad said the demand environment remained highly favourable in the second quarter, driven by sustained investment in AI infrastructure to support rapidly expanding compute workloads. Europe's second-largest semiconductor equipment maker reported second-quarter revenue of €1 billion, above analysts' expectations of €977.7 million.

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Jul 8th, 2026
ASM International appoints telecom exec Chris Figee as CFO as shares trade near $1,159 fair value

ASM International has named telecom executive Chris Figee as its incoming Chief Financial Officer, subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting in 2027. The appointment comes as the semiconductor equipment maker's shares trade at €964.4, close to analyst fair value estimates of around €1,026. The stock has delivered strong returns, with year-to-date gains of 74.14% and five-year total shareholder returns of 250.72%. Analysts attribute the company's valuation to expanding demand for advanced logic nodes driven by AI and high-performance computing requirements. However, risks remain if China-related restrictions tighten or key customers delay equipment spending. The shares recently declined 1.15% in one day and 0.76% over seven days.