Principal Engineer, Enterprise Process

Introduction to the job

As a Principal Engineer, Enterprise Process at ASM, you will play a key role in advancing the company's TRANS4M 2.0 transformation across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales & Services. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner with Business Process & Data Owners (BPDOs), Digital Transformation teams, IT, and business stakeholders to evaluate the impact of enterprise process changes, support transformation execution, and help ensure business outcomes are measurable and sustainable. Your work will enable informed decision-making, strengthen governance, and drive continuous improvement across ASM's global operations.

What you will be working on

• Partner with BPDOs and stakeholders to assess the end-to-end impact of business process, data, and system changes across functions and value streams.
• Identify upstream and downstream dependencies, risks, integration impacts, and operational considerations to support informed decision-making.
• Support execution of enterprise transformation initiatives through established governance, delivery, and stage-gate processes.
• Coordinate activities across business teams, Digital Transformation, IT, and external partners to maintain alignment on priorities, milestones, and outcomes.
• Facilitate governance reviews, readiness assessments, decision tracking, and risk management activities.
• Partner with AI & Data Intelligence teams to establish process baselines, KPIs, and value realization measures for transformation initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and data-driven insights to evaluate performance, adoption, and business outcomes while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the BPDO Council by preparing governance materials, tracking actions and decisions, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
• Promote enterprise process standards, governance practices, and scalable operating models that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Communicate transformation progress, business impacts, risks, and performance results to key stakeholders and governance forums.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, Operations Management, or a related field. Advanced Degree preferred. 
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, enterprise process management, business operations, program execution, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating end-to-end business processes and understanding cross-functional impacts in complex organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to establish metrics, assess performance, and translate insights into action.
• Experience working within structured governance, program management, and transformation delivery frameworks.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and build credibility across multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing competing priorities and navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

What sets you apart

• Experience within the semiconductor, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly technical industries.
• Knowledge of enterprise platforms and processes including ERP, PLM, MES, and related business systems.
• Experience supporting large-scale business and digital transformation programs.
• Familiarity with Business Process & Data Owner (BPDO) operating models and enterprise process governance structures.
• Experience leveraging data, analytics, AI, and automation technologies to improve business performance and decision-making.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or related process optimization methodologies.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven ability to connect strategic objectives with measurable business outcomes and value realization.