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Senior Principal Engineer, Product Quality

American Society for Microbiology

Phoenix, AZ · Posted December 15, 2025

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About the job

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.

You are responsible for determining the most effective ways to manufacture quality products or service. Develops ways to increase productivity, maximizes efficiency and process quality. Enable rapid ASM growth without compromising on our products quality and Customers’ satisfaction, driving the quality of our products into a competitive advantage.

In this role you will lead a team to have “end to end” quality assurance of analysing in house Operations and Customers data to set preventive measures on NC.

We are looking for you; self-motivated by nature with a strong ability to define out of the box solutions. Moreover, to perform in-depth analysis and effective proliferation of resolution.

Internal

Manage Quality Non Conformances – Define caused-by in Intake & filtering

Manage proper follow-up with Cooperate Quality Team on customer expectations

Manage timely and good quality closure of NC including preventive actions.

Setup and maintain Customer Quality Dashboard

Align with Customers on critical indexes

Assist local management by proposing process improvements and participate in deployment of new and improved processes

Assist cooperate functions by initiating, driving and tracking of improvements on the execution of critical processes

Assist in driving resolution of structural quality issues within corporate programs, e.g. QMS restructuring

Manage well-structured inspection plans and collaborate with cross functions to improve tests and assembly processes

Lead and drive quality assurance metrics to targets; including managing contract manufacturers.

Hands-On guiding the team through 8D methodology to close non-conformances

Requirements

Demonstrated proven track record to drive problem solving methodology

Preferably >10 years of experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Demonstrated ability to influence across organization and drive changes

Familiar with the following operational excellence tools but not limited to; Lean manufacturing, FMEA, 8D, PDCA, Problem solving, six sigma etc

Professional Experience

Experience in Capital Equipment building preferably in the Semiconductor industry

Trained in minimum Green Belt Problem Solving methodology

Soft Skills

Exhibits analytical thinking and committed to drive teams to meet business goals

Strong written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Self-driven personality & independence

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent working experience for >15 years

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.