Senior Engineer, Process Engineering

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

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.  

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Corporate Research & Development Team in Leuven, Belgium. In the role of Senior Process Engineer we want you to learn, grow, and bring in your unique set of skills to develop groundbreaking innovations in the field of Epitaxy. You will work alongside your colleagues, putting your expertise in chemistry, material science and process engineering into action in order to innovate: From idea creation to integrated process flows, enabling us to make a difference to and create value for our internal and external customers. Besides technical excellence, we are looking for people who share our values, help each other, and communicate clearly across teams and organizations. Your effort today will define the world of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Work with semiconductor processing equipment to research, develop and optimize processes focused on the deposition of Si and SiGe based materials via Epitaxy
• Conduct experiments, measurements and drive conclusions out of complex experimental data sets

Develop innovative ideas, staying abreast of state-of-the-art processing applications in the semiconductor industry to be effective

• Work hands-on with state-of-the-art semiconductor process equipment and optimize processes alongside the hardware for maximum efficiency
• Communicate effectively with other ASM and customers R&D teams to understand and define requirements in order to successfully execute projects and demonstrations
• Ensure successful product transfers to customers by performing demonstrations, knowledge transfer, and traveling when needed to support other ASM sites

We could be a great match for each other if you have:

• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science, preferably with a thesis related to the semiconductor (or adjacent industries)
• Prior experience with epitaxy techniques (e.g., RPCVD, MOCVD, MBE) and their characterization methods (e.g., AFM, XRD, TEM, SIMS, electrical characterization and ellipsometry)
• Prior Knowledge of group IV epitaxy is a plus (e.g., Si, Ge, SiGe)
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor physics, processing equipment technology, and/or advanced chemistries
• A curious mindset, able to synthesize the complex and drive pragmatic solutions forward
• The ability to plan, execute and communicate projects from beginning to end and across stakeholders
• The passion and drive to take charge of your career, grabbing professional and personal development opportunities with both hands