Senior Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

ASM International • $150K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience with semiconductor capital equipment.
  • Expertise in RF systems, power electronics, or electrical architecture.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary technology programs.
  • Knowledge of SEMI standards and compliance regulations.
  • Proven technical leadership across product generations.

Responsibilities

  • Own electrical architecture strategy for semiconductor equipment platforms.
  • Define technology roadmaps for RF systems and advanced electronics.
  • Lead architecture governance and design reviews.
  • Drive innovation and create intellectual property.
  • Provide technical leadership for customer escalations.
  • Establish electrical engineering standards and best practices.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across different engineering fields.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance package.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
Full Job Description
Job's mission

Role Overview

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is the highest-level technical authority for electrical architecture and technology strategy across advanced packaging semiconductor equipment platforms. This role defines long-term electrical technology roadmaps, drives cross-business innovation, governs system architecture decisions, and serves as the subject matter expert for RF systems, controls, power delivery, EMC/EMI, grounding, functional safety, and next-generation tool development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own enterprise-level electrical architecture strategy across multiple semiconductor equipment platforms.
  • Define technology roadmaps for RF power systems, power distribution, motion control, safety systems, sensors, and advanced electronics.
  • Lead architecture governance and executive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
  • Drive innovation, intellectual property creation, and technology differentiation.
  • Provide technical leadership for critical customer escalations and complex field issues.
  • Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
  • Lead cross-functional teams spanning systems, process, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
  • Own EMC/EMI, grounding, CE/UL, SEMI, and global compliance strategies.
  • Mentor principal engineers and develop organizational technical capability.
  • Influence product strategy, new platform development, and corporate technology investments.


Required Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • 15+ years of semiconductor capital equipment experience.
  • Recognized expert in RF systems, power electronics, motion control, safety systems, or tool electrical architecture.
  • Extensive experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary technology programs.
  • Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC/EMI, grounding, and safety compliance.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple product generations.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced packaging, plasma processing, etch, deposition, or wafer-level packaging experience.
  • Strong patent portfolio and innovation track record.
  • Experience defining product roadmaps and technology strategy.
  • Industry-recognized technical leadership and customer engagement experience.

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.
Learn more about ASM International
Size
3,312 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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