Field Application Engineer

ASML • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At ASML, Applications Engineering is about creating tomorrow’s value today. We enable customer success by accelerating the adoption of innovative lithography and metrology solutions that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Leveraging deep expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, process control, and product applications, we collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges, deliver measurable business impact, and unlock the full value of ASML technology. As a member of the Customer Support Metrology Applications Engineering team in Boise, Idaho, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing ASML YieldStar metrology solutions. This highly dynamic position combines customer-facing technical problem solving, new product introductions (NPI), technology node transitions, high-volume manufacturing (HVM) ramps, and strategic customer engagements. You will work closely with customers, account teams, product development organizations, and global subject matter experts to optimize metrology performance and enable semiconductor manufacturing excellence. In this role, you will translate customer requirements and manufacturing challenges into metrology solutions that deliver measurable value. You will apply deep technical expertise, data-driven analysis, and a systems-level perspective to solve complex process control problems, improve customer productivity, and influence future product capabilities. This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. Whether your aspirations include becoming a recognized technical expert, leading strategic customer programs, or advancing into people or project leadership, ASML provides a career path that enables you to expand your impact while helping shape the future of semiconductor technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field; Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Applications Engineering, Process Engineering, Yield Engineering, Metrology, Lithography, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced technology development, or a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or equivalent data analysis and statistical software tools.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical data analysis and effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience managing stakeholders, leading cross-functional initiatives, and driving change in a dynamic environment.
• Experience performing statistical analysis, process characterization, and measurement system evaluation using large manufacturing datasets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple objectives simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with excellent follow-through and accountability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically demanding, and customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning and technical growth.
• Project management fundamentals with the ability to independently develop and execute technical project plans.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including Account Teams, Business Development Managers, Product Development teams, Project Teams, and Worldwide Headquarters organizations, as well as external customer engineering and management teams.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process control methodologies and manufacturing variability reduction techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), regression analysis, capability studies, and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong understanding of overlay fundamentals, measurement uncertainty, tool matching, metrology characterization, and process performance metrics.
• Ability to diagnose complex process interactions and translate manufacturing challenges into actionable technical solutions.
• Experience developing scripts, automation solutions, or data workflows using Python, MATLAB, SQL, JMP, or similar tools.
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for engineering, operational, and executive-level audiences.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions, facilitate decision-making, and build alignment among diverse stakeholder groups.
• A customer-first mindset with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or participate in customer projects supporting technology node transitions, process optimization initiatives, and high-volume manufacturing ramp activities.
• Own project workstreams within larger programs, developing and executing project plans independently while providing regular updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Translate customer on-product issues into actionable lithography and metrology problem statements and drive resolution efforts to maximize customer performance and productivity.
• Apply technical expertise and data-driven methodologies to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process qualifications, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate proactively with customers and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for expanding the application and value of ASML metrology products and solutions.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and interpretation to ensure accurate conclusions are drawn from customer experiments, process investigations, and engineering studies.
• Analyze process control, overlay, and metrology performance data to provide actionable recommendations for customer manufacturing improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful project execution.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and product demonstrations for customers and internal teams.
• Support new user enablement, customer adoption, and ongoing success with ASML metrology products.
• Continuously develop expertise across the ASML metrology portfolio and drive the implementation of innovative solutions that improve customer outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior