ASM

Principal Field Process Engineer & NPI (Epi)

ASM  •  Republic of Korea (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

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 Field Process Engineer at ASM, you’ll be at the heart of customer innovation—driving process excellence and enabling next-gen semiconductor technologies. You’ll work directly with customers to optimize tool performance and ensure ASM solutions meet their evolving needs. This role is a key technical interface, bridging customer teams and ASM’s global expertise to deliver outstanding results.

What you will be working on

  • Serve as the primary on-site contact for customer process support, troubleshooting, and escalation resolution.
  • Lead equipment qualification during installation start-up, ensuring customer specifications, timelines, and ASM budgets are met.
  • Monitor and trace tool performance through installation, start-up, and warranty phases, driving containment and long-term solutions.
  • Design and conduct experiments with customers to support development, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting.
  • Share technical insights and lessons learned across ASM’s key account and Global Sales and Services teams.
  • Communicate effectively via phone, email, and presentations to ensure consistent follow-up with stakeholders.
  • Build long-term customer relationships by anticipating future needs and delivering sustainable solutions.
  • Continuously improve the customer experience through team collaboration, process refinement, and support tool development.

What we are looking for

  • MS or Ph.D. in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
  • At least 10 years of experience in semiconductor process or equipment engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with deposition tools and deep expertise in a specific process area.
  • Strong English and Korean communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, including extended periods for training and customer engagement.

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.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube

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.

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About ASM

At ASM, we’re shaping the future at the atomic level. We enable the next generation of microchips by empowering leading semiconductor manufacturers with advanced wafer processing equipment.

Through our mastery of thin-film deposition, we create the innovative tools and solutions that shape the materials at the heart of tomorrow’s technology – powering everything from AI and next-generation healthcare to cloud computing and smarter, more energy-efficient devices.

With over 4,600 people representing more than 60 nationalities across 15 locations worldwide, we’re united by one ambition: to stay ahead of what’s next. And with research centers in seven countries and nearly a quarter of our people and profits devoted to research and development, excellence is our baseline, not our finish line.

Our pioneering thin-film deposition technologies – like atomic layer deposition, epitaxy, silicon carbide, chemical vapor deposition and vertical furnaces – help our customers push the limits of performance, speed, and efficiency. Our strong patent portfolio, flat organization, and agile way of working enable fast collaboration, global mobility, and a competitive edge far beyond our scale.

Every day, we work to make integrated circuits smaller, faster, more energy-efficient, and more powerful. Together, we’re advancing technologies that unlock new potential and improve lives.

Ready to become a master of atomic layering? Explore opportunities on our careers page or in the “Jobs” tab here on LinkedIn.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Almere, NL
Year Founded
1968
Website
asm.com
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