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Engineer II, Equipment Engineering

ASM
Location
Japan > Tokyo (Tama-shi)
Posted
16 days ago
Department
BU1.ALD MX KPU
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 5-6+ years of relevant experience in the semiconductor industry supporting equipment in R&D, lab, or manufacturing environments
  • Hands-on experience with semiconductor equipment installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting
  • Basic understanding of wafer fab operations, gas and vacuum systems, and equipment control concepts
  • Familiarity with cleanroom or laboratory environments and safe handling of chemicals, gases, or related systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and Japanese and work collaboratively across engineering teams
Nice to have
  • Experience with deposition equipment such as PEALD, PECVD, or similar thin-film tools
  • Expertise to RF-induced plasma systems, electro-pneumatic controls, robotics, or microprocessor-based controllers
  • Experience supporting early-stage or first-of-kind equipment in an R&D environment
  • Strong troubleshooting mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving
What the job really is

As an Engineer II in Equipment Engineering at ASM, you will be responsible for supporting the development, installation, and operation of advanced R&D equipment for new product development. Your role will involve hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance. You will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment usability and efficiency.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance, which may not appeal to those seeking purely design or theoretical roles
  • Collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines may require strong interpersonal skills and adaptability
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