Snr AI Program Manager, Advanced Analytics

at  ASM International

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.
Advanced Analytics is a newly created function in ASM Global Operations target to reimagine and reinvent how advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and intelligent automation can help to revolutionize Operations, improve various business outcome and drive innovation. We are looking for an experienced, driven AI Program Manager to join us as the pioneer leader to shape out AI strategy and roadmap, showcasing the potential for AI through early-stage solution, and innovate solutions and drive outcome towards our “Digital Twin for Operations” future. This is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of emerging trends and AI technologies and make a real-world difference.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor/ master’s degree or equivalent in computer science/engineering or related specifications.
• Adaptability and continuous learning to stay up to date with latest development in AI, new tools, technics and advancements emerging all the time.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills are vital.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in high mix/low volume manufacturing or similar hi-tech environment
• Proven record in solution deployment across functions.
• Analytical with good interpersonal and communication skills; able to build influential relationship with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• PMP certification preferred; Experienced in Agile methodology, Scrum Master/ Product Owner certified preferred.
• Experience with ML, deep learning, Computer Vision, TensorFlow, Python, NLP. Knowledge in Generative AI.
• Other Attributes that will lead to success on the role will include collaboration, strategic thinking, and results driven.
  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

• Key interface of the team to various stakeholders in various Operations functions.
• Manage end to end AI programs/ intelligent automation solutions and deployment roadmap.
• Explore, discover AI and Automation partners to accelerate AI and Automation development and deployment. Manage assessments of the AI and automation market and competitor landscape, partners network.
• Manage and direct processes and lead process re-engineering initiatives to meet the needs of our AI strategy. Engage subject matter experts in business process and human experience and employing technics such as design thinking to understand customer needs and human behaviors to build a rich and feature library for Machine Learning models.
• Work on feasibility studies, functional design, process design (including scenario design, flow mapping), prototyping, testing, training, and defining support procedures, in collaboration with IT, Digital and business/advanced analytics team, executive leadership.
• Articulate and document the solutions architecture and lessons learned for each exploration and accelerated incubation.
• Serve as liaison between stakeholders and project teams, delivering feedback and enabling team members to make necessary changes in product performance and improvement.
• Involvement in AI democratization focusing on:
• Make AI Accessible
• Conduct trainings, talks for AI Awareness
• Promoting collaboration and openness, ethical AI