Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

About the role

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.

Job's mission

Role Overview

The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is the highest-level technical authority for electrical architecture and technology strategy across advanced packaging semiconductor equipment platforms. This role defines long-term electrical technology roadmaps, drives cross-business innovation, governs system architecture decisions, and serves as the subject matter expert for RF systems, controls, power delivery, EMC/EMI, grounding, functional safety, and next-generation tool development.

Key Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-level electrical architecture strategy across multiple semiconductor equipment platforms.
• Define technology roadmaps for RF power systems, power distribution, motion control, safety systems, sensors, and advanced electronics.
• Lead architecture governance and executive design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Drive innovation, intellectual property creation, and technology differentiation.
• Provide technical leadership for critical customer escalations and complex field issues.
• Establish electrical engineering standards, design methodologies, and best practices.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning systems, process, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Own EMC/EMI, grounding, CE/UL, SEMI, and global compliance strategies.
• Mentor principal engineers and develop organizational technical capability.
• Influence product strategy, new platform development, and corporate technology investments.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• 15+ years of semiconductor capital equipment experience.
• Recognized expert in RF systems, power electronics, motion control, safety systems, or tool electrical architecture.
• Extensive experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary technology programs.
• Deep knowledge of SEMI standards, CE/UL, EMC/EMI, grounding, and safety compliance.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across multiple product generations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced packaging, plasma processing, etch, deposition, or wafer-level packaging experience.
• Strong patent portfolio and innovation track record.
• Experience defining product roadmaps and technology strategy.
• Industry-recognized technical leadership and customer engagement experience.

Apply today to be part of what's next.

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