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Senior Engineer, Surface Technology (Parts Coating)

ASMPhoenix, AZFull-time

This role involves driving innovation in surface coating technologies for thermal and plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition systems at ASM, a semiconductor equipment leader. You'll collaborate with materials scientists, process engineers, and customers to solve critical technical challenges around component protection, refurbishment strategies, and process performance. The position requires developing new coating formulations, specifying advanced equipment, and managing relationships with key suppliers while leveraging expertise in vacuum-based surface treatments and thin-film characterization methods. This opportunity suits an experienced surface engineer or materials specialist with deep knowledge of deposition technologies who thrives on independent problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and translating technical complexity into reliable customer solutions in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field1-5 years of experience with ALD, PECVD, or PVD technologyKnowledge of thin-film characterization techniques (SEM, XRD, Ellipsometry, XPS, etc.)Experience with Design-of-Experiments and statistical data analysisAbility to manage projects from conception to production and solve complex technical problemsHigh commitment to work quality and ability to engage with customers on technical basis
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Semiconductor wafer processing/deposition equipment supplier with a 40-year Phoenix presence and a major new Scottsdale R&D/manufacturing campus.

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