Senior Applications Engineer

ASML•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

Applications Engineering proactively enables business development and customer adoption of a tailored portfolio of sustainable ASML solutions by applying industry product and process knowledge in a collaborative learning environment. The Senior Applications Engineer leads technical escalations related to system performance and drives containment and resolution, independently and with team members, while leveraging resources to provide class-leading customer support for advanced-node high-volume manufacturing (HVM) in the US region. The role offers opportunities to grow in technical expertise, project leadership, or management leadership. The engineer participates in or co-leads projects for new systems introduction and HVM-to-HVM node transitions, owns workstreams and drives project plans, and supports ongoing troubleshooting and escalation of customer on-product issues. The role translates customer issues into lithography- or metrology-related problem statements, defines and joins customer experiments and data analysis, and works with stakeholders to keep parties informed and committed. It also includes preparing technical presentations, supporting new users and sales, defining customer requirements for existing or evaluation products, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in a technical discipline.
At least 5 years of work experience.
At least 8 years of experience in an IC manufacturing environment, with a technical background in lithography and/or on-product metrology.
At least 5 years of experience in data analysis using support software such as MATLAB or Python.
At least 5 years of experience with stakeholder and change management.
At least 5 years of experience analyzing technical data and summarizing and presenting findings.
At least 3 years of experience with project management methodologies.
Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
Ability to learn quickly, self-motivate technical growth, work to a high standard with minimal supervision, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize and organize actions effectively and efficiently.
Basic project management skills.
Self-starter with drive, creativity, ambition, and accountability.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-end DUV or EUV.

Responsibilities

Participate in or co-lead projects for new systems introduction and HVM-to-HVM node transitions, aligned with the lead application engineer.
Own workstreams within larger projects; independently develop and drive project plans, pursue successful execution, and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Support troubleshooting and escalation processes for ongoing customer on-product issues.
Translate customer on-product issues into potential lithography- or metrology-related problem statements and resolve issues to help customers maximize ASML product performance and use.
Define and participate in customer on-product experiments and data analysis to ensure efficient execution, accuracy, and demonstration of product value.
Meet with internal and external stakeholders to maintain shared commitment and keep affected parties informed of progress.
Prepare technical presentations for customer meetings, provide new-user support, and assist sales.
Define and drive customer requirements for existing or evaluation products based on technical familiarity with the customer.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and collaborate closely with project leads and equipment peers.