ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.
The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Life Cycle Management:
- Manage project life cycle (PLC) process to meet the market requirement specification (MRS) comprising Features, Schedule and Cost targets.
- Direct product life cycle activities and necessary toll-gate exits at different PLC stages of the product, coordinate cross-functional team preparation for executive reviews
- Technical Program Management:
- Manage high-volume semiconductor equipment systems or retrofits from bill-of-material (BOM) upload to customer delivery, through all phases of the product life cycle
- Ensure alignment of program team activities to release products to specifications, meeting timelines for the production drumbeat
- Lead internal and external organizations to meet project milestones and performance targets
- Pro-actively resolve critical issues by engaging subject matter experts
- Drive critical tasks related to program success to timely closure through prompt follow-ups and escalation paths as necessary
- Work with configuration engineers to keep product structure and product option architecture updated and high-value options identified; manage CIP cut-ins and custom or special customer requests with R&D engineering
- Drive cost-reduction projects in conjunction with supply chain, manufacturing and engineering
- Manage multi-disciplinary programs (supply chain, engineering, finance, management) and deliver status updates to senior management
- Participate in regular forecast, production schedules and material requirements reviews with manufacturing teams including change control boards
- New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Drive projects and workflows supporting new product introduction process to first-in-fab placements and high-volume ramps
- Setup build plan milestones for NPI shipments and evaluate constraints
- Supplier Engagement: Drive commodity managers to develop key capabilities for new products through collaboration with suppliers
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s technical/engineering degree required (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science or equivalent),
- A first experience in semiconductor equipment industry experience is preferred.
- Strong leadership qualities to exercise influence both internally within the organization and with external parties
- A proven track record of successful project management. PMP certification preferred.
- Production Control, Forecasting and/or Project Management Experience is desirable.
- Preferred Oracle or SAP Experience
- Experience with Parts and Inventory Management
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment
- Positive, energetic attitude and initiative, strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a team environment under high pressure, and leverage additional resources as needed
At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.
So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.