# Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering (Chemistry/Materials Based) at ASM

> United States · Principal · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aasm%3A4969487101 (read 2026-11-04).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [ASM](https://alderhq.app/companies/asm)
- Location text: US \> Arizona \> Phoenix; AZ Phoenix (ASM America Inc.)
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: US \> Arizona \> Phoenix; AZ Phoenix (ASM America Inc.)")
- Posted: 2026-09-17 (48 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 1 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://www.asm.com/open-vacancies/?gh_jid=4969487101

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Phoenix, n 5): p25 $141k, median $176k, p75 $196k

## Description (the employer's text)

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.

Senior Principal Engineer, Chemistry Gas Delivery Engineer (Chemistry, Gas Delivery, Mechanical, DFx)

### Job's mission

At ASM, our technology powers the most advanced semiconductor devices in the world, and our people are at the heart of that innovation. We are hiring Engineers of various experience levels across multiple KPUs, product lines, and technology domains. Joining ASM gives you the opportunity to join a global organization where the complexity of the challenges matches the scale of the impact. As part of our Common Engineering/ DFx team, gas delivery module design team, you’ll operate at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, engineering, field operations, and customer environments, ensuring our technologies perform reliably from early concept through high-volume manufacturing.

### The Challenge

You’ll apply your expertise to the design and development of next-generation semiconductor equipment within ASM’s Common Engineering/ DFx team primarily at the area of designing gas delivery modules, related devices & components, utilizing our cutting edge design methods while collaborating with our strategic partners. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge mechanical, gas delivery systems while building deep industry knowledge. This role offers hands-on technical challenges, mentorship, and a clear pathway for growth. You’ll also play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from development and first builds through customer qualification and scale. Depending on your background, you may focus on system-level troubleshooting, new product introduction, data analytics, or driving performance improvements in the field.

### What you will be working on

- Contribute to design and development of semiconductor common modules, in particular common gas delivery design, related supply chain design (DFm), and data analytics.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in safety, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to align on goals and deliverables.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for modules such as gas delivery, test requirements definition, equipment and automation systems, driving root cause analysis and resolution.
- Apply innovation and expertise in the area of Chemistry related to gas delivery mudules for ASM advanced deposition systems.
- Communicate effectively with internal peers’ stakeholders as well as external manufacturing partners on execution of the developed technology.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Prepare comprehensive design documentation for manufacturing and testing of prototypes and production products primarily gas delivery modules.
- Act as a module and system-level technical expert, supporting complex semiconductor equipment in both development labs and customer fabs
- Diagnose and resolve advanced system, hardware, and process issues, including escalations beyond standard support
- Drive root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement sustainable solutions across tools, sites, and product lines
- Support new product introduction (NPI), including early builds, lab validation, and ramp to high-volume manufacturing
- Lead or support first-in-fab (Alpha / Beta) deployments, Lab tools, installation, start-up, and qualification

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