Senior Engineer II, Field Service (Engineer in Charge)

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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Engineer II, Field Service (Engineer in Charge) who will indirectly lead a team of engineers supporting advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment.

This role combines deep technical expertise, leadership, operational ownership, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving equipment reliability, capacity, uptime, and operational excellence while leading engineers supporting a critical manufacturing area.

Over time, this role may assume responsibility for a fleet of up to 20 production tools and a team of engineers operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Area Ownership

• Own the technical performance, reliability, and operational readiness of a designated equipment area.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, throughput, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Develop and execute long-term reliability and performance roadmaps.

Leadership

• Indirectly lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers supporting manufacturing operations.
• Manage engineering resources across shift-based operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and technical excellence.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and technical competency growth.

Business & Operational Leadership

• Partner closely with customers, manufacturing, engineering, and service organizations.
• Support factory expansions, capacity growth, and equipment deployment strategies.
• Manage operational risks and execute mitigation plans.
• Present performance updates, reliability metrics, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

Technical Excellence

• Serve as the technical authority for the assigned equipment area.
• Lead technology introductions, qualifications, and major improvement programs.
• Ensure engineering standards and best practices are implemented consistently.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field.

Experience

• Strong experience in semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, advanced manufacturing, automation, or equivalent high-tech industries.
• Demonstrated engineering excellence and a proven track record of solving complex technical challenges.
• Experience leading projects, technical initiatives, task forces, or engineering teams.

Technical Skills

• Strong systems-thinking and engineering problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis expertise.
• Experience with reliability improvement and performance optimization methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Leadership Skills (indirect)

• Strong people leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence across organizations and drive results through others.
• Proven ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution.

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (up to 70%) during the first year to support training, knowledge transfer, factory startups, equipment qualifications, and customer engagements at global sites.
• Willingness to support shift operations, weekends, and on-call activities as required by business and customer needs.

Why Join Us?

✅ Lead in a critical engineering organization

✅ Influence factory performance and business results

✅ Develop and mentor high-performing engineers

✅ Own the strategy and execution for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment