Principal Field Process Engineer

ASM • Hillsboro, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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 feed back technical learnings to influence future ASM hardware, process, and qualification packages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree