Manager Ip

We’re not like most. We don’t just overcome obstacles - we don’t see them. Instead, we see the potential in every person, and every situation. We don’t wait for opportunity to appear - we create it. Meet ASM. A company that has been searching for people just like you._

**Who is ASM?**

ASM is a leading, global supplier of semiconductor wafer processing equipment. Our ambitious team is dedicated to delivering innovative technology solutions to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. We have over 3,800 employees based in 14 countries, including Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and United States. Together we work to develop Epitaxy, ALD, PEALD, Vertical Furnaces and PECVD thin-film deposition technologies for our customers. Our goal is to remain an industry leader by being ahead of what’s next. We accomplish this by focusing on finding collaborative solutions to make integrated circuits, or chips, smaller, faster and even more powerful.

**ASM, an inclusive workplace**

We at ASM are a truly global organization that works diligently with an open-mind in all areas of our business. We strive for a culture and work style that fosters trust and transparency. We put our people first, and that is how we will continue to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We recognize and value the differences between individuals, including gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, knowledge and experience, work background, age, skills, amongst others. Recruiting and developing a diverse workforce provides a wide range of perspectives. This enables a culture of continuously exploring and adopting new technological ideas and innovations, and it also enables us to deliver excellent products and service to our clients.

**The Challenge**:
You will report directly to the Director, Global IP, located in South Korea. You will have strong working relations with the other IP managers based in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Finland, and the IP paralegal based in Almere, the Netherlands. You will be part of the global IP generation team with IP managers/attorneys in the US, Japan, Korea, Finland, and the Netherlands.

**Location**

This role is based out of the Baranzate, Milan area. In this position, up to 20% travel may be required to accommodate the global footprint of the IP generation team, including trips to our Catania office

**Education**
- Degree educated in mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science, physics, or other relevant semiconductor engineering discipline.
- ASM especially encourages people who are European Patent Attorneys or partially qualified to become one to apply. Patent Attorneys registered in other countries with relevant experience are also considered.

**Experience**
- You have been self-driven and capable of operating with a degree of autonomy.
- You have a deep scientific interest and a willingness to become an expert in the semiconductor industry.

**Required skills**
- Able to generate IP effectively in a multicultural, dynamic and demanding high tech environment.
- Able to analyze IP situations as well as relevant future IP developments in order to conceptualize this into reliable expert advice and direction.
- Able to communicate complex messages clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Able to effectively work in a diverse and global team.
- Fluent communication in both English and Italian.
- From the very start of the semiconductor industry to the present day, we’ve been technology leaders who have pioneered innovation and brought new processes into mainstream manufacturing. We are collaborating, creating, and delivering on our vision - a shared vision to drive innovation with new technologies and delivering excellence with dependable products. By doing this, we’ll create new possibilities for everyone to understand, create and share more of what they love._