Senior Engineer I, Process Engineering [CMP]

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. Role Summary As a CMP Process Engineer, you will work with semiconductor CMP processing and analytical equipment to research, develop, optimize, and transfer polishing and post-CMP cleaning processes for advanced logic, memory, analog, power, and MEMS applications. You will design and conduct complex experiments, perform detailed data interpretation, and deliver robust processes that meet requirements for removal rate, uniformity, defectivity, planarity, and pattern-dependent performance (e.g., dishing/erosion). You will collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, product engineering, field/service, and customers to define requirements, execute demonstrations, and enable successful product adoption. While you deliver creative and inventive solutions, technical publications and Intellectual Property (IP) generation are an essential function of this position. This posting is intended for applicants with 2+ years of industry experience in CMP process development, integration, or applications engineering. Key Responsibilities Develop, qualify, and optimize CMP unit processes for FEOL/BEOL applications (e.g., SiC, STI, ILD, W, Cu, barrier/liner, low‑k, hardmask, advanced dielectrics) and advanced materials to balance planarity, selectivity, and defect control. Formulate and tune CMP consumables a