Snr Manufacturing Engineer, Epi

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**Who is ASM?**

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 3,800 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.

**ASM, an inclusive workplace**

We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.

**Snr / Manufacturing Engineer (Volume Mfg./ DFM)**

**Internal**
- Lead the Global Operations (GOPS) team (Manufacturing Engineering, Global Procurement, Manufacturing and their support functions) with emphasis on cost reduction, cycle time & lead time reduction, material flow, quality improvements, and efficient manufacturing methods & processes
- Ability to strategize GOPS goals and objectives to meet the BU targets and should be able to prepare / participate, present and engage in the BU and TG reviews
- Ability to influence and buy-in of cost reduction, DFM, DFE strategies with the internal partners including the Business Units (BUs)
- Define and create manufacturing and quality documentation (i.e. Operation Method Sheets, work instructions, test procedures, inspection checklists, etc.)
- Manage tooling and test equipment requirements. Innovation in implementing tooling and test equipment to manufacturing efficiency and customer quality
- Drive implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) as part of the PLC process
- Use the Product Transfer Readiness Review (PTRR) procedure to transfer/ outsource High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) products to Contract Manufacturers by meeting all the toll gate (TG) requirements highlighted in the PTRR
- Engage Field support and BUs to build the capability of the Engineering team on the equipment and process knowledge of ASM equipment.
- Create Sequence of Events (SOE) to define manufacturing flow and material staging
- Create routings as part of manufacturing preparation

**External (Vendors, Suppliers, Customers, Clients)**
- Ability to leverage the best practices between Contract manufacturers (CM) and internal manufacturing during the HVM transfer stage
- Ability to drive timely solutions for the suppliers by engaging BU and GOPS team to meet the lead time, quality and cost goals.

**IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES**
- Revamp and create a new DFM strategy for GOPS (Global Operations), obtain buy in within GOPS and the BUs (Business Units) and to execute.
- Focus on CR (cost reduction) strategy and implementation by liaising with cross functional teams and BU for the released/new products

**PREREQUISITES**
- Demonstrated leadership skills with proven track record to drive changes and implement changes to benefit the organization
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment. At least 3 years in New Product Introduction or transfer role.
- Experience in working and interfacing with cross functional teams. Demonstrated ability to influence cross functional organization and drive changes.
- Prior experience in implementing DFM, DFE, DFX, Lean concepts through manufacturing engineering; Modular assemblies, Feeder lines, Off-line assemblies, flow line and automated testing.
- Familiar with the following operational excellence tools but not limited to; Lean manufacturing, FMEA, 8D, PDCA, Problem solving, Microsoft project, six sigma, and ROI.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**
- Preferred experience within the Semiconductor/Capital Equipment industry in Manufacturing, Quality and/or engineering roles in equipment assembly, test
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