Senior Engineer, Surface Technology (Parts Coating)

<div class="content-intro"><p> </p> <p><strong>Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. </strong>​</p> <p>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.  </p></div><p></p> <p> </p> <p>In this role as a <strong>Senior Engineer, Surface Technology (Parts Coating) </strong>reporting within the Surface Technology Group, you will work with other ASM global technology team members including materials scientists, equipment engineers, process, quality and field service engineers as well as external customers to solve time critical or strategic technology challenges and develop unique advanced solutions in collaborative partnerships.</p> <p>The position requires the individual to:</p> <ul> <li>Drive improvements in Thermal & Plasma Enhanced ALD system parts longevity, stability, refurbishment / service strategy and process performance to enable reliable and efficient deposition of a range of next generation advanced thin film materials exhibiting various electrical & physical properties.</li> <li>Work independently to develop new approaches to coat, protect and refurbish internal vacuum chamber components to improve performance, lifetime, defectivity and CoO for customers processing various materials for use as functional/active layers in semiconductor device stacks.</li> <li>Connect process conditions, physical characterization, and electrical response towards understanding of mechanisms.</li> <li>Specify, procure and develop state-of-the-art advanced process equipment.</li> <li>Formulate new protective and release coating formulations.</li> <li>Leverage advanced knowledge of various atmospheric & vacuum based etch & surface treatment approaches and utilize expertise in a range of surface / bulk characterization methods.</li> <li>Direct / manage projects & relationships with critical 3<sup>rd</sup> party suppliers & supporting institutions.</li> <li>Have a passion for surface engineering processes, be inquisitive to drive projects & root-cause failure investigations whilst being systematic & entrepreneurial in mind