Engineering Technician, Equipment (Early Career)
Job details
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 overview
Join us at ASM’s Corporate Research and Development where your contributions have real impact, and your scope of work is broad and meaningful. You will be working in the technical support team in our R&D unit located in Helsinki, Finland. As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting our advanced thermal and plasma ALD tools. Your work will be critical to ensuring maximum tool uptime and seamless execution of R&D projects. We are looking for someone who’s self-driven, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on thermal and plasma ALD equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and vacuum‑related issues on R&D tools.
- Assist equipment and process engineers in resolving hardware and process-related problems.
- Conduct basic root cause analysis and implement corrective actions under engineer guidance.
- Support installation, modification, and qualification of new equipment and facility upgrades.
- Monitor tool status, alarms, and performance; escalate issues appropriately.
- Assist in spare parts, consumables, and chemical inventory management.
- Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, tool status, and repair actions.
- Follow all required cleanroom, safety, and chemical handling protocols.
Skills & Qualifications
Ideally, we’re looking for someone with:
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, automation, chemical engineering or a related field.
- 1+ years of hands‑on experience working with complex equipment, high‑precision tools, or automation systems.
- Basic understanding of vacuum systems, pumps, gas lines, heaters, valves, and related mechanical assemblies.
- Experience working with chemicals or in a semiconductor cleanroom is considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with thin‑film deposition techniques (ALD, PECVD) is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
- Good communication skills and fluency in English (written and verbal).
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.