ASM is a leading global supplier of products, services, and materials for semiconductor processing. For more than half a century, innovation has been at the core of everything we do. Our smart, ambitious people are dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions for the world’s leading semiconductor providers. Every day we push the development of next-generation computer-chip technology, always staying a few steps ahead of what’s next.
The talented, enthusiastic people at ASM are just like you: dedicated to improving people’s lives and unlocking new potential. With our collaborative approach to R&D, we advance key semiconductor technologies and platforms like ALD, epitaxy, PEALD, PECVD, and vertical furnaces. And we have recently entered the promising high-growth market: silicon carbide epitaxy. Year after year, our innovations help to make chips smaller, faster, and more powerful. In fact, you will find our technology in every aspect of modern life: in AI, medical equipment, 5G, smartphones, autonomous driving, and more.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as the Senior Director of Software Engineering, responsible for leading and managing software development and support efforts in both Korea and Japan.
This pivotal role requires the ability to bring together diverse teams and drive multiple projects on a global scale while at the same time interact with Top Tier customers for scope definition but also guide new SW release adaptation
This Regional SW Engineering is part of the overall team responsible for developing and releasing the next generation software for machine control combining the latest design principles, robotics, machine learning, big data, UI design, and algorithms. They will contribute to shaping the future of a company that is going through explosive growth .The team works closely with the ASM software departments in the US, Korea and Japan and with both customers and supporting teams in the field.
* Work Location will be either Dongtan, Korea office OR Tama, Japan office.
Software Development
• Lead the Product Software Development Team; responsible for building and maintain high caliber software development team
• Take responsibility for developing the next generation software for machine control combining the latest design principles, robotics, machine learning, big data, UI design and algorithms.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
• Manage software engineering team, projects, priority and resource management
• Run agile/scrum meetings
Software Support
• Build and lead a software support organization that provides 24/7 coverage of all ASM tools
• Responsible to manage escalation calls with field support engineers and customers
• Manage customer software tickets: find root cause and recommend correction actions
• Work with QA to add replicated bugs to regression
• Travel to support customer interaction
• Responsible for training field support engineers on software related elements
• Manage on-call rotation and shift coverage of support team.
• Hire and train new support staff on system operations that includes the mechanical, electrical and software functionality
Software Quality Assurance
• Build and lead a QA team that tests, documents and releases all software.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of software package delivery to customers
• Create test plans and test cases
• Implement automated QA testing framework and regression suite
• Coordinate testing of system hardware and software improvements on lab tools.
• Assist manufacturing (internal and third party) when new tools are being manufactured and Platform/Software Engineering issues arise
• Implement Software Configuration Management (SCM) policies and procedures
• Lead a team to create or update system software configurations
• Ensure the configuration of new software features are properly documented by developers
Minimum Qualifications
• At least Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (Master’s/Ph.D preferred)
• Software development leadership experience of at least 8-10 years
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in leading software teams in a global working environment is a must
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead, influence, and inspire team members and stakeholders
• Fluent in English
• Experience working with two or more from the following: software for machine control, Semiconductor Factory Automation (SEMI SECS/GEM), Equipment Data Acquisition (SEMI EDA / Interface A), Multi-threaded applications, real-time software, device drivers or other interrupt driven software
At ASM we are committed to supporting our people, enabling them to develop their talents and perform at their best. We actively promote an inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency. Our people are our power, and we value the differences between everyone because it is what make us better as a team. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we enable a culture of continuous exploration and adoption of new ideas. At every step, we know that it is our valued people who enable us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients – and to make a meaningful difference in society.
So join us on our journey and unleash the power of an open mind. Discover how you can be part of our exciting future and apply today! To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.