Engineer II, Technical Program Mgt

ASM International - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

About the position

The Engineer II, Technical Program Manager will be responsible for managing the Product Life Cycle (PLC) process for New Product Introduction (NPI) in the semiconductor industry. This role involves overseeing engineering projects, ensuring alignment with market priorities, and driving critical tasks to successful completion through collaboration with various stakeholders. The position requires strong organizational and project management skills to deliver high-volume semiconductor equipment systems on time and within specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Product Life Cycle (PLC) process for New Product Introduction (NPI) to meet Marketing Requirement Specifications (MRS) specs of Features, Schedule and Cost targets
• Project manage high volume semiconductor equipment systems or retrofits from Bill of Materials (BoM) upload to customer delivery
• Direct product life cycle activities and necessary toll gate exits at different stages of the product
• Ensure market priorities are aligned with the program team activities to release products to specifications at aligned customer/market timing
• Lead internal and external organizations to meet project milestones and performance targets
• Drive critical tasks related to program success to timely closure through prompt follow-ups and escalation paths as necessary
• Setup build plan milestones for NPI shipments and evaluate constraints
• Work with PLM / configuration engineers to keep Product BoM structure updated and options identified
• Manage CIP cut-ins and customer engineering specials with Engineering
• Drive cost-reduction projects in conjunction with supply chain, manufacturing and engineering
• Manage multi-disciplinary programs and deliver status updates to senior management
• Drive Commodity managers to develop key capabilities for new products through collaboration with suppliers
• Support technical activities with product development teams on specifications and data collection requirements
• Manage customer demo requests and prioritization of product development activities
• Participate in regular forecast, production schedules and material requirements reviews with manufacturing team
• Resolve critical issues by engaging subject matter experts
• Participate and lead special projects for continuous improvement

Requirements

• BS or MS Degree in Material Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical education
• 5+ years of semiconductor, manufacturing experience, materials management
• Understanding of the Product Life Cycle (PLC) and relevant tasks to be completed during each phase of the PLC
• Strong leadership qualities to exercise influence throughout the organization and with external parties
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Production Control, Forecasting and/or Project Management Experience

Nice-to-haves

• Oracle or SAP Experience
• Experience with Parts and Inventory Management
• Strong negotiations skills
• Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment
• Positive, energetic attitude and initiative, strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed

Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse culture that fosters trust and transparency
• Opportunities for talent development and performance enhancement