Sobre este puesto de (Senior) Engineer, Equipment Engineering en ASM
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.
As a (Senior) Engineer, Equipment Engineering at ASM, you will play a key role in the development, installation, integration, and reliable operation of advanced semiconductor equipment within our R&D environment in Leuven, Belgium. You will work hands-on with new and first-of-kind equipment, partnering closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to bring new technologies from initial build and installation through testing and stable operation.
This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer with strong semiconductor equipment experience who enjoys hands-on problem solving, complex troubleshooting, and working at the forefront of new technology development.
What you will be working on
- Support the installation, integration, upgrade, and qualification of advanced R&D semiconductor equipment.
- Support testing and validation of new equipment and hardware configurations.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis across mechanical, electrical, vacuum, gas delivery, robotics, and equipment control systems.
- Maintain stable and reliable operation of R&D equipment, maximizing tool availability and performance for development activities.
- Partner closely with Hardware, Electrical, Process, Software, Facilities, and Safety teams throughout equipment development and integration.
- Develop and improve BKM and documentation for equipment operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery.
- Identify recurring equipment issues and drive corrective actions and longer-term reliability improvements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, maintainability, safety, and usability.
- Ensure all equipment activities are performed in accordance with applicable safety standards and procedures.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
- For consideration at Senior Engineer level, typically 5+ years of relevant semiconductor equipment experience in an R&D, lab, field service, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, or system integration.
- Good understanding of semiconductor equipment systems, including vacuum, gas delivery, pneumatics, electrical systems, robotics, and equipment controls.
- Experience working in a cleanroom or semiconductor laboratory environment.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically identify and resolve complex equipment problems.
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving R&D environment where equipment and processes are continuously evolving.
- Strong communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
What sets you apart
- Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition equipment, particularly ALD, PEALD, PECVD, CVD, or similar vacuum-based semiconductor platforms.
- Experience with RF/plasma systems, vacuum technology, gas delivery systems, electro-pneumatic controls, robotics, motion control, or embedded equipment controllers.
- Experience taking equipment from installation and first power-on through qualification and stable R&D operation.
- A proactive, hands on approach with a genuine interest in understanding how complex equipment works and how to make it perform better.
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.
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