Senior Applications Engineer

ASML•Austin, TX

6d•$99,375 - $145,750•Onsite

About The Position

This is a senior technical role supporting the startup, ramp, and maturation of Applications Engineering for a new US-based advanced-node customer. The engineer will help establish Applications Engineering capability for a development line in Texas and a future high-volume manufacturing (HVM) site. The role involves building customer relationships and driving technical execution from early wafer introduction through pilot-line execution and ramp to volume. The engineer will be assigned to a primary platform, such as YieldStar, EUV, or DUV, or a project area such as NPI Startup or New Technology Projects. They will be responsible for on-product performance within their scope and collaborate with Applications, Equipment, and customer engineering teams to support node transfer and ramp execution. The position is initially based in Austin, Texas, and will transition toward the future HVM location as the customer footprint expands. Travel to other ASML and customer sites may be needed to build platform expertise, support process transfer, and learn system configurations. The engineer reports to the local Applications Manager and works with Applications Engineers across regions, drawing on global best known methods and expertise. The role requires ownership of technical deliverables, disciplined execution, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across ASML and customer organizations. The engineer leads technical problem solving and project execution, supports new-node introduction and ramp, and contributes to broader team outcomes. The work includes an initial platform-learning and process-transfer phase, a pilot-line phase focused on tool qualification and performance stabilization, and a ramp-to-volume phase focused on yield improvement, process optimization, and sustaining performance. The position is primarily onsite at ASML and customer locations, with some work in a cleanroom. Travel is up to approximately 30%, potentially higher during initial onboarding and startup; training may include international locations such as Taiwan and the Netherlands. The role may require work under time-sensitive conditions to support critical milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in IC manufacturing, lithography, metrology, or process technology.
Experience supporting NPI, ramp, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
Strong experience in data analysis and coding, such as Python, MATLAB, R, or JMP.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead technical workstreams.
Experience collaborating across cross-functional and global teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities applied to complex semiconductor processes.
Ability to interpret large datasets and derive actionable insights.
Structured approach to experimentation and hypothesis-driven problem solving.
Hands-on experience with programming and data analysis tools.
Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence without formal authority.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong collaboration in matrixed and global environments.
Proactive ownership and accountability for deliverables.
High initiative and self-direction.
Adaptability in fast-paced and evolving environments.
Attention to quality, detail, and execution discipline.
Ability to work under time-sensitive conditions and support critical milestones.
Legally authorized to access controlled technology under the United States Export Administration Regulations before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

Continuous learning mindset and drive for technical growth.

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution for the assigned platform or project area, such as YieldStar applications performance, control loops, or metrology optimization.
Own workstreams within cross-functional programs, including NPI, pilot-line execution, and ramp-to-volume readiness.
Serve as a key technical interface between ASML and the customer for on-product performance topics.
Translate customer challenges into structured problem statements and actionable solutions.
Drive alignment with local teams, global stakeholders, and ASML headquarters to resolve issues effectively.
Support platform expertise development, process transfer, and understanding of customer configurations and operating models.
Support tool qualification, wafer introduction, and performance stabilization during the pilot-line phase.
Drive yield improvement, process optimization, and sustaining performance during ramp to volume.
Lead or drive technical projects supporting new-node introduction or ramp of existing technologies.
Own and execute project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to internal and customer stakeholders.
Define and conduct experiments with customers to validate performance and demonstrate product value.
Analyze large datasets from scanner and metrology tools to identify performance drivers and improvement opportunities.
Translate on-product issues into lithography- or metrology-related problem statements and drive resolution.
Optimize YieldStar and scanner performance through data-driven insights and control strategies.
Partner with product, system engineering, and project teams to influence product improvements and tool configurations.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, including presentations to customer technical leadership.
Contribute to identifying new applications opportunities aligned with customer needs.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.