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Senior Key Account Technology Engineer - Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin Speaking

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The posting

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.

About the Role

Join ASM's growing Key Account Technology team, where you'll help drive product innovation, strengthen strategic customer partnerships, and support the successful adoption of next-generation ALD technologies.

As a Key Account Technologist (KAT), you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, supporting new product introductions, product enhancements, and product modifications while helping secure Development Tool of Record (DTOR) wins and optimizing installed base performance.

Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, you will help shape ASM's ALD technology roadmap, address technical challenges, and ensure customer requirements are translated into effective product and process solutions. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, customer engagement, collaboration, and a proactive approach to Product Life Cycle (PLC) management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead process application NPI (New Product Introduction), product improvements, and product modifications across the Key Product Unit (KPU) installed base.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface for assigned customer accounts.
  • Drive resolution of process and hardware-related escalations in the field.
  • Define, maintain, and implement Best Known Method (BKM) processes for process applications, including standards, specifications, recipes, and installed base performance.
  • Partner with ASM customer account teams and customer engineering organizations to ensure customer requirements are understood and addressed.
  • Drive collaboration with key internal stakeholders, including Process Development, Global Sales, Service & Spares, Account Teams, Engineering, and Global Product Management (GPM).

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Excellent Korean, Japanese, or Mandarin language skills, both written and verbal.
  • 5+ years of experience (or 3+ years with a Ph.D.) in the semiconductor wafer processing or capital equipment industry preferred.
  • Master's degree or above in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in process engineering, productivity, or similar technical customer-facing roles.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term customer relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and influencing abilities.
  • Semiconductor industry experience focused primarily on thin film deposition and treatment - Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and/or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), etc.
  • Experience with work function metals, metallization, silicides, and electrode applications in logic and/or memory is preferred.

PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Self-starter with high energy and a strong work ethic.
  • Highly motivated and results driven.
  • Proactive change agent.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into execution.
  • Strong problem solver who communicates effectively and navigates challenges.
  • Able to make sound decisions independently and execute with urgency.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence across cultures.
  • Highly collaborative with strong relationship-building and conflict management skills.

TRAVEL

  • Flexibility to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.

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.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram, X and YouTube .

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.

Taken from ASM's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 15 questions (3 written).

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment?Yes or no
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    Do you have any agreement with your current employer or any other employer that you had in the past 2 years (such as any non-solicit, non-competition, or non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement)?Pick one: Yes · No · Unknown
  3. 3.
    Have you ever been employed with ASM before?Pick one: I have NEVER been employed by ASM · I was PREVIOUSLY employed by ASM · I am CURRENTLY employed by ASM
  4. 4.
    Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony in the past 7 years? Do not include convictions that have been expunged. Please note: A conviction does not necessarily prevent you from being employed by ASM America. Oregon applicants sYes or no
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    ASM may work with technologies subject to U.S. export control regulations. The following questions are being asked to comply with the regulation. This is required for all ASM positions, regardless of work location. This information will notPick one (7 options)
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    Please select the country where you hold citizenship / permanent residence. If you have dual citizenship / permanent residence, please select the country where you have most recently obtained citizenship or permanent residence.Pick one (247 options)
  7. 7.
    Have you ever relinquished, abandoned, or lost citizenship, nationality or permanent residence in the country identified in the previous question?Pick one: Yes · No · Not Applicable
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  9. 9.
    I hereby authorize ASM to contact, obtain and verify the accuracy of information contained in this application from all previous employers, educational institutions and references. I also release from liability ASM and its representatives fPick one: Yes
  10. 10.
    Can you please share your compensation expectations?Short answer
  11. 11.
    Why are you currently looking for a new role or open to a new opportunity?Written answer
  12. 12.
    Do you have any timing pressures? (example: other final round interviews, pending offers, etc.)Written answer
  13. 13.
    When would you be available to start if selected for the role?Written answer
  14. 14.
    Do you have Korean, Japanese or Mandarin speaking skills?Yes or no
  15. 15.
    Are you legally authorized to work in this country?Pick one

From ASM's apply page, checked 2 Nov 2026.

About ASM

Sells atomic layer deposition, epitaxy, PECVD and vertical furnace systems, plus the spares, upgrades and part refurbishing that keep them running, to logic and memory chipmakers.

Pay schedule: The postings set targets (bookings, revenue, gross margin and share at named fabs) but describe no pay mechanics at all, no commission, bonus, equity or benefits, and the key account technology engineers start with about six months of training in the US, Japan or Korea.

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