Principal Engineer - Manufacturing Engineering
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- At least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment; semiconductor capital equipment industry experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of assembly, integration, and testing of complex systems; experience with CVD, ALD, or Epitaxy applications is preferred.
- Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing principles to improve manufacturability and workflow efficiency.
- Skill in modular design, bill of materials structuring, and configurable product architecture.
- Familiarity with Product Lifecycle processes, phase-gate reviews, and engineering change management.
- Proficiency in operational excellence and problem-solving methodologies, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, 8D, Statistical Process Control, DMAIC, Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility, Six Sigma, and Design of Experiments.
- Ability to lead projects and influence cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Serve as the primary engineering interface between Business Units and Global Operations for assigned product lines.
- Lead and support New Product Introduction activities from development through production ramp-up.
- Provide executive-level insights on manufacturing feasibility, cost, and schedules to shape manufacturing strategy.
- Introduce manufacturing technologies and methodologies.
- Define and document manufacturing procedures, build sequences, test plans, and inspection standards.
- Lead Design for Manufacturing assessments and provide recommendations to improve manufacturability, quality, and labor and cost efficiency.
- Develop and deliver tooling and test equipment solutions that meet product requirements while optimizing productivity.
- Drive supplier and contract manufacturer alignment to support successful product launches and ramp-up activities.
- Resolve complex technical and strategic challenges in high-pressure settings.
- Support production teams in root cause investigations, ensuring timely containment and implementation of corrective actions.
- Lead Design of Experiments, analyze technical findings, and present recommendations to support manufacturing improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, efficiency, and cost reduction.
- Foster technical collaboration and knowledge sharing across engineering, operations, field support, and cross-functional teams.
- Mentor junior engineers.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience leading project management activities for New Product Introduction programs.
- Background in supplier development or contract manufacturing support.
- Exposure to manufacturing digitalization, automation, and data-driven process improvement initiatives.
- Experience with automation and scripting tools.
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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Simplify's Take
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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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program