Engineering Technician, Process Engineering

About the role

ASM is hiring a Process Engineering Technician to support Process Engineers in executing semiconductor process development activities in its R&D laboratory. The technician ensures experiments run safely, efficiently and consistently by operating process equipment, handling wafers and samples, performing routine measurements, keeping accurate records and helping with basic troubleshooting.

Key responsibilities

• Run routine wafer processing steps and operate semiconductor process equipment according to experimental plans and procedures.
• Prepare, load, unload and track wafers and test samples, and run repeatable experiments.
• Perform wafer inspections and measurements with metrology tools, record process and metrology data, and flag data quality issues.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and coordinate the movement of samples, consumables and lab materials, including inventory tracking.
• Carry out routine equipment preparation, qualification checks and preventive maintenance, and escalate equipment issues to Process Engineers.
• Support troubleshooting of process deviations and equipment problems, and contribute ideas to improve lab efficiency.
• Follow cleanroom protocols, contamination control, chemical handling and gas safety rules, and keep documentation compliant with engineering and quality standards.

Required profile

• Diploma in Engineering, Applied Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing facility, R&D laboratory, process development environment or similar setting.
• Hands-on experience in cleanrooms, wafer handling and laboratory operations.
• Willingness to support shift work when required.

Required skills

• Operating metrology or inspection tools.
• Familiarity with wafer processing equipment such as deposition, etch, clean, anneal or metrology systems (a plus).
• Understanding of SPC, DOE, experimental data collection and process monitoring (a plus).
• Good attention to detail, documentation practice and teamwork.