Manager II, Field Process (Technical Manager)

ASM International • $130K — $155K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD or Master's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
  • 12+ years semiconductor industry experience with a Bachelor's degree, 9+ years with a Master's, or 6+ years with a PhD
  • Strong expertise in thin-film processes like PEALD, PECVD, LPCVD
  • Proven manager of new product and process introductions
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated leadership in driving organizational change
  • Ability to navigate intellectual property issues effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer process engagement and act as a trusted technical advisor
  • Develop and execute NPI programs toward HVM adoption
  • Drive process performance and tool uptime during transitions
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology programs
  • Provide critical customer feedback to enhance product performance
  • Recruit and cultivate a high-performing process engineering team
  • Create visibility into technical issues and drive organizational execution

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and coordinate major engineering projects
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Involvement in cutting-edge semiconductor technology
  • Professional growth through mentorship and development programs
  • Potential for international travel and on-site customer engagement
Full Job Description
Manager II, Field Process (Technical Manager)

Role Summary

Lead customer process engagement, new product introduction (NPI), and successful transition to high volume manufacturing (HVM). Drive process performance, resolve technical escalations, enhance customer satisfaction, and cross-functional execution while building a high-performing field process engineering team

What you will be working on

Customer & Technical Leadership
  • Develop strong customer relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor
  • Anticipate customer technology and process needs to support long-term growth
  • Lead a field process team responsible for process development, qualification, optimization, and troubleshooting
  • Own and drive critical customer escalations through timely resolution

NPI & HVM Programs Execution
  • Lead NPI programs through qualification and successful HVM adoption
  • Ensure on-time delivery of process and product milestones
  • Drive process performance, tool uptime, and customer success in HVM transition phase

Cross Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with ASM R&D, Product Engineering, KPU, Business Units, Field Service, and Sales teams to execute technology programs
  • Align stakeholders on priorities, action plans, and execution timelines
  • Provide customer feedback to improve product and process performance
  • Support technology roadmap development with internal and customer teams

Team Leadership / Business & Strategic Impact
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing process engineers
  • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement
  • Build a team capable of independently solving complex technical challenges.
  • Support business growth through successful technology adoption and customer satisfaction
  • Create visibility into key technical issues and drive execution across organizations
What we are looking for
  • PHD or Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
  • 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 9+ years with a Master's degree, or 6+ years with a PhD in the semiconductor industry, with strong expertise in thin-film processes such as PEALD, PECVD, LPCVD, ALD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace
  • Proven ability to manage new product and process introduction, as well as the transfer of complex deposition processes and hardware from R&D to HVM.
  • Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated leadership with a proven track record of driving and implementing organizational change
  • Proactively manage escalations, develop action plans, and maintain clear communication among customers, service teams, business units, and external suppliers
  • Ability to travel as needed, including extended periods for training and technical engagement with the Business Unit and customer sites. The primary customer focus will be onsite in Boise, Idaho
  • Strong understanding of intellectual property boundaries between ASM and customers, with the ability to maintain appropriate IP protection during all internal and external interactions
  • Experience working effectively with local, regional, and global teams, with strong cross-functional and cross-division collaboration skills

What sets you apart

  • 5-10 years of broad semiconductor technical experience combined with strong business acumen. Experience in Memory (DRAM and Advanced Memory) and/or Advanced Packaging is highly desirable.
  • Experience working for a semiconductor equipment supplier, a strong customer-focused mindset, and prior people management experience are strong advantages.

About ASM International

ASM International is a materials science company that provides solutions for the production of advanced materials. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. ASM International offers a range of products and services, including materials testing, analysis, and consulting. The company serves a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and electronics. ASM International has operations in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Size
3,312 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
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