Engineering Technician
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Engineering Technician I, Equipment Engineering”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyAutomation, Chemical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
Join ASM as a Technician II, Equipment Engineering and become a key contributor at the forefront of semiconductor innovation! In this hands‑on, technology‑rich role, you’ll work directly with our advanced thermal and plasma ALD systems, ensuring the tools that enable next‑generation chip manufacturing perform at their best every day. You’ll be part of an expert R&D and engineering environment - digging into complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems; troubleshooting precision tools; and supporting engineers on high‑impact hardware and process challenges. Whether you’re investigating alarms, performing preventive maintenance, helping install new equipment, or driving root‑cause analysis, your work directly supports ASM’s reputation for world‑class reliability and performance.
If you love solving problems, working with sophisticated high‑tech equipment, and contributing to innovations that power phones, cars, data centers, and more, this role puts you at the heart of it. You’ll grow your skills, collaborate with highly skilled engineers, and make a measurable impact on technology used around the world - all while learning from the best in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on thermal and plasma ALD equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum‑related issues on R&D tools.
- Assist equipment and process engineers in resolving hardware and process-related problems.
- Conduct basic root cause analysis and implement corrective actions under engineer guidance.
- Support installation, modification, and qualification of new equipment and facility upgrades.
- Monitor tool status, alarms, and performance; escalate issues appropriately.
- Assist in spare parts, consumables, and chemical inventory management.
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, tool status, and repair actions.
- Follow all required cleanroom, safety, and chemical handling protocols.
Skills & Qualifications
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with: