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Engineer II, Equipment Engineering

ASM
Location
Japan > Tokyo (Tama-shi)
Posted
16 days ago
Department
BU2.PEALD
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor/Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • 5-8+ 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 both 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 in 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 support the development and maintenance of advanced R&D equipment for new product development. Your role will involve hands-on troubleshooting, installation, and preventive maintenance of semiconductor equipment, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

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