Global Quality BU (Business Unit) Engineer

ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world's leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what's next.

The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people's lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.

As an engineer at ASM, you'll have the opportunities to get involved in a wider scope of work compared to our larger competitors. While the workload is challenging, you are given the independence and autonomy to perform at your peak. This work requires thinking "outside of the box" in an innovative manner, so you must have the ability to collaborate with others to deliver creative solutions, work well under pressure and pay great attention to small details. Working as part of the Global Quality team, this role will work closely with the R&D Engineers (EPI / ALD / PE CVD / VF CVD / PE ALD) with the goal of driving incident management from an engineering standpoint.

Job Description:

Global Quality BU (Business Unit) Engineer. Working as part of the Global Quality team, this role will work closely with Business Unit Engineers, Product Support and other business functions toward the goal of resolving high-impact "non-conformance" issues that are encountered by our manufacturing & field teams and determined to be of product-related causes.

Responsibilities:

• Drive a Non-Conformance Review Board (NCRB) to review NCs determined to be from Product-related root causes

• Analyze NC data to identify trends, systemic causes and repeat issues

• Using the above analytical techniques, identify the top priority issues, summarize and highlight to potential issue owners

• Work with NC owners on high priority issues toward quick and certain resolution

• Summarize and share NC performance data with Key Product Unit personnel

• Work with other members of the Quality teams and management to roll out efficiency and continuous improvement efforts

• Working with cross functional teams, institute methodical approaches to ensure that solutions are focused on permanent root cause solutions and preventive measures

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Material Science Engineering; Masters is a plus

• 7-10 years of experience in semiconductor industry or capital equipment or related industry in engineer role with a strong focus on quality

• Experience with Structured Problem Solving (e.g. 8D, C4, A3 etc.)

• Experience with Project Management

• Experience with Quality Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Audits is a plus

• Six Sigma Green; Black Belt is a plus

• Ability to collaborate with others in a global setting

• Ability to influence, persuade and position the value-building quality within products

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use logic and data to make factual assessments

• Ability to drive resolution at the root cause level to ensure full resolution of quality issues

At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients - and to make a meaningful difference in society.

So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.