Shape the future of semiconductor technology at a company that’s growing fast - and investing in the best. 

ASM is expanding its technology leadership and market impact across multiple semiconductor applications. As a Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and shaping critical technology inflections that drive mid- to long-term business growth. This role offers significant opportunity to influence strategy, work closely with customers on complex technical challenges, and grow your career in an environment where individuals truly matter. 

You will partner with customers, R&D, and global manufacturing teams to translate evolving technology needs into actionable roadmaps that enable new applications, secure business wins, and ensure successful transfer to high-volume manufacturing. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Identify and drive technology inflections that support ASM’s mid- and long-term business strategy. 

• Lead new product introduction (NPI) programs, including system qualification and system matching, to meet or exceed customer performance requirements. 

• Serve as a trusted technical leader for customers, engaging directly with their advanced development teams. 

• Understand current customer technology needs while anticipating future requirements and opportunities. 

• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps and materials for internal and external stakeholders. 

• Collaborate across Product Development, Product Marketing, Service Engineering, and Operations to deliver a strong customer experience. 

• Lead and coordinate multi-site, global customer projects that build trust in ASM’s capabilities and secure new business. 

• Drive alignment through structured reviews and cross-functional collaboration. 

What we’re looking for 

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline. 

• 10+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including leading a team 

• Deep semiconductor expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, market dynamics, and customer environments. 

• Proven technical leader with experience building, developing, and inspiring high-performing teams while driving meaningful change. 

• Strategic thinker and executor who can translate complex technical insights into clear roadmaps, decisions, and business impact. 

• Trusted communicator and influencer with executive-level presentation skills and the ability to engage effectively at all levels. 

• Collaborative, self-directed leader who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed organizations and builds strong partnerships with customers and internal teams. 

Why join ASM as a Technical Director 

• Access to industry-leading technology in a company with strong growth momentum. 

• The opportunity to win across multiple applications and markets. 

• High-impact, rewarding customer interactions solving real technical challenges. 

• A role where you are more than a number, with visibility, ownership, and a clear growth path. 

• A collaborative culture that values expertise, leadership, and results. 

The Specialist II, Technical Documentation is a contributor in managing documentation projects in the Global Products Information department. They should be able to work independently on multiple projects, leading the execution of tactical documentation activities and drive them to completion within required timeframes. They must collaborate with internal customers, meeting internal requirements and deadlines in an organized manner. 

Responsibilities 

• Compile, organize, and edit content provided by subject matter experts. 

• Scope, track and manage documentation process to ensure that high-quality documentation is delivered on time and within budget. 

• Translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content. 

• Develop comprehensive documentation that is consistent and accurate. 

• Use a consistent voice across all documentation. 

• Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement. 

• Collaborate with Program Managers to meet required and established deadlines. 

• Research and gather information to further develop content. 

• Consistently multitask on complex projects requiring independent actions. 

• Provide timely and accurate updates to the reporting manager. 

Skills 

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. 

• Fluency in technical and common office software. 

• Willingness to take on new challenges and build on current skills. 

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

• Highly self-motivated and autonomous. 

• Ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter. 

• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. 

Experience 

• BS degree in English, Journalism, Communication, or Business. 

• 5-10 years' experience documenting technical equipment and processes within a semiconductor capital equipment environment may be substituted for educational requirement. 

• 5 years' experience writing operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, software user, and repair manuals on complex electro-mechanical equipment. 

• Proven writing, grammar, communication, and organization skills. 

• Experience in structural authoring platforms. 

• Outstanding personal computer skills and expert knowledge of industry-standard word processing, desktop publishing, and graphics applications. 

As a Senior Engineer, Field Process, you will help expand ASM’s advanced film technologies at our customer’s Oregon site by developing, optimizing, and transferring innovative ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, and LPCVD processes. You will serve as the technical link between customer engineering teams and ASM’s global Business Unit, ensuring new products and processes are introduced smoothly and successfully. Your work directly supports ASM’s mission to accelerate next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing through collaboration, technical excellence, and customer partnership.

What you will be working on

• MS degree with relevant internship, research, or academic project experience, or PhD with relevant academic, research, or internship experience in materials science, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Hands-on experience through internships, research, or academic projects involving processing, developing, or characterizing thin films using thermal ALD, plasma ALD, plasma CVD, epitaxy, or LPCVD reactors.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and structured problem-analysis skills gained through internships, lab work, or research projects (e.g., KT, FMEA, Ishikawa, 7-step methodologies).
• Experience designing, running, and interpreting DOEs or statistical experiments in academic, research, or internship settings.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, metrology, and thin film characterization through coursework, lab work, or internships.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed for training and customer engagement; flexibility to support extended hours or weekends during qualifications or escalations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold IP boundaries.

What we are looking for

• MS degree with relevant internship, research, or academic project experience, or PhD with relevant academic, research, or internship experience in materials science, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Hands-on experience through internships, research, or academic projects involving processing, developing, or characterizing thin films using thermal ALD, plasma ALD, plasma CVD, epitaxy, or LPCVD reactors.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and structured problem-analysis skills gained through internships, lab work, or research projects (e.g., KT, FMEA, Ishikawa, 7-step methodologies).
• Experience designing, running, and interpreting DOEs and statistical experiments.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, metrology, and thin‑film characterization.
• Ability to travel as needed for training and customer engagement; flexibility to support extended hours or weekends during qualifications or escalations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold IP boundaries.

What sets you apart

• Internship, research, or academic experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, epitaxy, or vertical furnace LPCVD equipment.
• Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in research, pilot, or high-volume manufacturing–adjacent environments.
• Exposure to customer-facing technical discussions, presentations, or technical reviews through internships or collaborative research.
• Experience supporting process transfer, scale-up, or qualification activities in academic, pilot, or industrial settings.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally and contributing to structured action plans during technical challenges or escalations.

Principal Field Process Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

The Principal Field Process Engineer (FPE) is a senior individual contributor within ASM’s Key Account organization (Global Sales & Services) and serves as the technical authority and escalation owner for customer‑facing process applications. This role operates with high autonomy, leading complex new product introductions (NPI) and on‑site process development, while acting as the primary technical interface between ASM Business Units and customer process teams.

What you'll be working on

• Own technical delivery and escalation for NPI of advanced deposition processes and hardware (thermal ALD, plasma ALD, Area Selective Deposition).
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cross‑functional resolution with customers, Business Units, and field teams.
• Drive on‑site process and hardware development, including DOE‑based experiments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and advance new ASM technology and film opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps.
• Lead process transfer to HVM fabs and develop/transfer Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service and manufacturing teams.
• Capture and feedback technical learnings to influence future ASM hardware, process, and qualification packages.

What we are looking for

• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in thin‑film deposition.
• Strong expertise in semiconductor device integration, vacuum systems, film metrology, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to independently design experiments, manage escalations, and influence without authority.
• Excellent technical communication skills and strong IP awareness.
• Flexibility to travel and support extended hours during qualifications or escalations.

What sets you apart

• Hands‑on experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.
• Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development 
• Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions or escalations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional action plans during escalations.

Principal Field Process Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)

The Principal Field Process Engineer (FPE) is a senior individual contributor within ASM’s Key Account organization (Global Sales & Services) and serves as the technical authority and escalation owner for customer‑facing process applications. This role operates with high autonomy, leading complex new product introductions (NPI), on‑site process development, and HVM transfers, while acting as the primary technical interface between ASM Business Units and customer process teams.

What you'll be working on

• Own technical delivery and escalation for NPI of advanced deposition processes and hardware (thermal ALD, plasma ALD, Area Selective Deposition).
• Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cross‑functional resolution with customers, Business Units, and field teams.
• Drive on‑site process and hardware development, including DOE‑based experiments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and advance new ASM technology and film opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps.
• Lead process transfer to HVM fabs and develop/transfer Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service and manufacturing teams.
• Capture and feedback technical learnings to influence future ASM hardware, process, and qualification packages.

What we are looking for

• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in thin‑film deposition (ALD).
• Strong expertise in semiconductor device integration, vacuum systems, film metrology, and structured problem solving.
• Proven ability to independently design experiments, manage escalations, and influence without authority.
• Excellent technical communication skills and strong IP awareness.
• Flexibility to travel and support extended hours during qualifications or escalations.

What sets you apart

• Hands‑on experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.
• Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development 
• Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions or escalations.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional action plans during escalations.

As a Snr. Field Process Engineer, you will help expand ASM’s advanced film technologies at our customer’s Oregon site by developing, optimizing, and transferring innovative ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, and LPCVD processes. You will serve as the technical link between customer engineering teams and ASM’s global Business Unit, ensuring new products and processes are introduced smoothly and successfully. Your work directly supports ASM’s mission to accelerate next‑generation semiconductor manufacturing through collaboration, technical excellence, and customer partnership.

What you will be working on

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by training with the Business Unit to gain expertise in new deposition processes and hardware.
• Lead the introduction and transfer of new processes to the customer site.
• Partner closely with field hardware engineers and Business Unit teams to troubleshoot new products and develop proposals for process or hardware improvements.
• Design and execute on-site experiments with the customer, driving development, integration, and continuous improvement projects.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner to maintain project scope, timelines, and customer alignment.
• Document key learnings during NPI and ensure effective knowledge transfer to local service and manufacturing teams.
• Analyze baseline system and process performance to identify gaps relative to technology‑node requirements.
• Perform structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis on process or system nonconformances.
• Collaborate with customer teams to identify and grow opportunities for ASM hardware and process adoption.
• Support process transfer to high‑volume manufacturing (HVM) fabs, creating and sharing best‑known methods (BKMs) and documentation.
• Maintain strong discipline in IP boundaries, customer communication, and escalation leadership.

What we are looking for

• MS degree + 4 years of experience, OR PhD + 0 years of experience in materials science, chemical engineering, or physics.
• Experience processing, developing, or characterizing thin films in thermal ALD, plasma ALD, plasma CVD, Epitaxy, or LPCVD reactors.
• Strong troubleshooting and structured problem-analysis skills (KT, FMEA, Ishikawa, 7‑step, etc.).
• Experience designing, running, and interpreting DOEs and statistical experiments.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device applications, vacuum techniques, metrology, and thin‑film characterization.
• Ability to travel as needed for training and customer engagement; flexibility to support extended hours or weekends during qualifications or escalations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold IP boundaries.

What sets you apart

• Experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or vertical furnace LPCVD equipment.
• Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development or HVM environments.
• Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions or escalations.
• Background in transferring processes into HVM and supporting local service teams.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional action plans during escalations.