Senior Systems Engineer (II), Sensor Technology

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer (II), Systems Engineering to the Sensor Technology Group. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership responsibilities to drive the development, qualification, reliability, and continuous improvement of advanced subsystems and products.

Job Mission

The Senior Engineer (II), Sensor Technologies is a technical leader responsible for the development, integration, qualification, and deployment of advanced sensor technologies (Spectroscopy, Chemical, Imaging, Gas delivery, Temperature, Pressure and laser based sensors) across ASM product platforms.

Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, Software, Process, and Manufacturing Engineering teams, this individual will define sensor requirements, integrate sensing technologies into complex equipment, and develop analytical methods that improve process understanding, equipment performance, and product outcomes.

This position requires strong systems thinking, expertise in sensor technologies and data analytics, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary projects from concept through deployment.

What You Will Be Working On

Sensor Systems Leadership

• Lead the development and integration of advanced sensor technologies (all types of sensors) for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Define sensor architecture, performance requirements, interfaces, and validation strategies.
• Evaluate and select sensing technologies for process monitoring, equipment health monitoring, and advanced control applications.
• Drive sensor system design reviews focused on performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Identify emerging sensor technologies and assess their applicability to future ASM products.

Sensor Integration & Data Acquisition

• Lead integration of sensors with hardware, firmware, software, and control systems.
• Develop and implement data acquisition architectures for collecting high-quality sensor data.
• Define calibration, synchronization, and validation methodologies for multi-sensor systems.
• Support integration of spectroscopy, optical, thermal, pressure, flow, plasma, gas, vibration, acoustic, and environmental sensors.
• Establish best practices for sensor characterization, performance evaluation, and deployment.

Data Analytics & Insight Generation

• Develop data analysis methodologies to extract meaningful insights from sensor and equipment datasets.
• Apply statistical analysis, signal processing, and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and correlations.
• Analyze process and equipment data to improve product performance, process understanding, and operational efficiency.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and health-monitoring metrics for sensor-enabled systems.
• Generate data-driven recommendations that influence product design and technology roadmaps.

Product Development & Program Leadership

• Lead sensor technology development projects from concept through qualification and release.
• Define verification and validation plans for sensor-enabled subsystems.
• Drive proof-of-concept studies and technology demonstrations for next-generation sensing solutions.

Apply today to be part of what's next.

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