Senior Mechanical 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.

Working as part of the Global Hardware Platform team, this Mechanical Engineer role will work focus on the design of our hardware solutions for the platforms supporting ASM's process chambers in ALD, PE-ALD and Epitaxy applications. Working on design and R&D projects, you will collaborate and partner with key stakeholders to ensure innovative design solutions enabling next generation of semiconductor devices, memory chips and microprocessors.

Responsibilities:

• Working in a global engineering team, develop designs for systems and products for platform solutions supporting ASM process chambers using sound engineering principles and specifications.

• Working in a cross-functional team environment, drive design decisions based on data, first principles and applicable standards to ensure design can meet product specifications.

• Present and participate in design reviews for new products and design enhancements.

• Establish and maintain product configuration and structure using SAP-PLM.

• Prepare installation and procedure documentation for the manufacturing and testing of prototype and production released products.

• Perform engineering analysis including solving structural, thermal and fluid dynamics problems.

• Assist supply chain and marketing in preparation of cost estimates dealing with options, new system features and product enhancements.

• Support development and testing of hardware to verify performance. Create test plans, verify and approve test procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Bachelors acceptable with appropriate demonstration of technical capabilities.

• 5-10 years of mechanical engineering design experience preferable in Semiconductor Equipment or other capital equipment industry.

• Experience in design of equipment hardware including vacuum chambers, vacuum pumping design, wafer handling systems and robotics preferred.

• Hands on experience and working knowledge of FEA and CFD analysis for structural, cooling/heating and vibration problems.

• Experience/knowledge with machining and manufacturing operations including common DFM practices preferred.

• Knowledgeable in PLM methodologies and tools.

• Able to work in a fast paced team orientated environment supporting global customer base.

• Able to act as mentor for junior level engineers.

• Able to manage large design projects independently with minimal supervision.

• Able to travel domestically and internationally (<10%) when conditions allow.

• Job requires working in a lab environment and cleanroom manufacturing floor. Requires manual tasks including lifting >30lbs weight and working in tight spots.

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.