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(Senior) Director, Process Engineering

ASM InternationalPhoenix, AZFull-time

This leadership role oversees the process engineering organization for a critical ALD product line at a major semiconductor equipment manufacturer. The Director will manage day-to-day operations of engineering teams, set and implement process standards, collaborate on technology roadmaps, and guide products from development through market launch while maintaining cost and schedule discipline. The position requires balancing technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing with strong people leadership capabilities, including team building, cross-cultural management, and talent development. Success demands both strategic vision for technology direction and hands-on execution skills to deliver results. The role interfaces directly with customers, internal stakeholders across hardware and software functions, and executive leadership to align business objectives with technical delivery. This position suits an experienced engineering leader with deep semiconductor equipment background who thrives in complex, matrixed environments and is passionate about developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, or Mechanical Engineering (PhD preferred)12+ years of semiconductor equipment development experience, preferably in CVD or ALDProven track record leading process engineering teams of 10+ through product development and market launchDemonstrated success building and scaling engineering teams with strong recruitment and development capabilitiesExperience driving continuous improvement and delivering products on schedule and under budgetMulti-cultural leadership skills with ability to influence across matrix organizations
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About ASM International

Semiconductor wafer processing/deposition equipment supplier with a 40-year Phoenix presence and a major new Scottsdale R&D/manufacturing campus.