Head of Process Engineering - ALD

Job title: Head of Process Engineering - ALD

About the Role Lead the process engineering function for a key ALD product group, delivering results through people, process, and technology leadership. This role requires strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration across hardware and software, and a strong track record in R&D/Innovation and design for manufacturability to advance ASM's ALD technology roadmap.

What You'll Do

• Run day-to-day management of the key product process engineering teams with emphasis on results.
• Set, evangelize, and implement ASM processes.
• Collaborate with the KPU head to set the vision for the technology and roadmap.
• Embody ASM’s mission and values, and consistently reinforce them with the team through everyday actions.
• Develop and deliver the technology roadmap and execute on the product roadmap in collaboration with GPM and KPU Head.
• Lead Product Lifecycle Cycle (PLC) team in developing and delivering next generation systems to the market.
• Responsible for managing development execution (performance, cost, schedule).
• Provide support for existing products and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be able to work across organizations, particularly hardware and software engineering, to define success criteria of products and drive new product development.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers.
• Work closely with the key account technology (KAT) organization to ensure that customer needs are met and qualification of new products and processes is done on time and to specifications.
• Contribute to product roadmap by working with Product Marketing and key customers.
• Support annual strategic planning process to drive future business direction.
• Successfully drive projects and recruit premier engineering talent.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or Mechanical Engineering or related field; PhD preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development (CVD, ALD preferred).
• Track record of successfully building semiconductor equipment products under cost and ahead of schedule.
• Proven ability to lead and drive process engineering teams of 10+ engineers and develop processing engineering managers.
• Track record of successfully managing, recruiting, developing, and scaling extraordinary teams.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement across operations.
• Experience collaborating across hardware and software to define success criteria and drive new product development.
• Expertise in relevant device areas such as work function, electrodes, silicides, wordlines, and FEOL/BEOL metals is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; multi-cultural leadership and collaboration capability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range and benefits not disclosed in the posting. ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.