Principal Field Process Engineer
ASM Company · Hillsboro, IL
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 55+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior process role at ASM Company (industrial) in Hillsboro, IL. Or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
- They ask for
- 55+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, DOE
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$100k.
Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 22 process engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live process postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (55+ vs 5+)
Typical $78k–$100k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 59%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- Six Sigma 45%
- SPC 36%
- Tooling 32%
- FMEA 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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.
Principal Field Process Engineer (Hillsboro, OR)
The Principal Field Process Engineer (FPE) is a senior individual contributor within ASM's Key Account organization (Global Sales & Services) and serves as the technical authority and escalation owner for customer-facing process applications. This role operates with high autonomy, leading complex new product introductions (NPI), on-site process development, and HVM transfers, while acting as the primary technical interface between ASM Business Units and customer process teams.
What you'll be working on
- •Own technical delivery and escalation for NPI of advanced deposition processes and hardware (thermal ALD, plasma ALD, Area Selective Deposition).
- •Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and cross-functional resolution with customers, Business Units, and field teams.
- •Drive on-site process and hardware development, including DOE-based experiments and continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Identify and advance new ASM technology and film opportunities aligned to customer roadmaps.
- •Lead process transfer to HVM fabs and develop/transfer Best Known Methods (BKMs) to service and manufacturing teams.
- •Capture and feedback technical learnings to influence future ASM hardware, process, and qualification packages.
What we are looking for
- •M.S. or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
- •7-10 years of experience in thin-film deposition (ALD).
- •Strong expertise in semiconductor device integration, vacuum systems, film metrology, and structured problem solving.
- •Proven ability to independently design experiments, manage escalations, and influence without authority.
- •Excellent technical communication skills and strong IP awareness.
- •Flexibility to travel and support extended hours during
What sets you apart
- •Hands-on experience with ASM ALD, PEALD, PECVD, Epitaxy, or Vertical Furnace LPCVD equipment.
- •Demonstrated success optimizing deposition processes in development
- •Experience leading customer-facing technical discussions or escalations.
- •Experience coordinating cross-functional action plans during escalations.
Apply today to be part of what's next.
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