Senior Algorithm Application Engineer

Introduction

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, self-driven, and hands-on technical professional to support our cutting-edge e-beam inspection products. This role is part of the Central Applications Team within the HMI organization at ASML’s Silicon Valley site.

The Central Apps Team collaborates closely with product development, marketing, sales, regional teams, and customers, offering broad exposure to the full product lifecycle. Engineers in this team play a pivotal role in both customer engagement and product innovation.

As a key member of the Central Apps Team, the Senior Algorithm Application Engineer will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Create and optimize scanning electron microscopy (SEM) recipes, including image acquisition settings and defect detection algorithms, develop best-known methods tailored to diverse customer needs.

• Apply existing product features to solve challenging customer cases, identify product gaps and improvement directions as needed.

• Collaborate with product team on new (algorithm) feature study and development, test and validate prototype using in-house and customer data before product release.

• Engage with customer on new production introduction, develop new use cases together with customer.

• Support customer as a second-line technical resource for field engineers, helping resolve complex customer issues.

Education

Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related areas.
 

Experience

• Minimal 2-3 years of research or hands-on development experience in image processing or related areas

• Hands-on experience in scanning electron microscopy is a great plus

• Understanding in key process steps of Logic/DRAM/NAND device is a big plus

• Experience in optimization/numerical simulation/mathematical modeling/machine learning is a plus

• Any knowledge in IC design, lithography, and process control is a good plus.

Personal Skills

• Strong problem analysis/solving and innovative thinking skills.

• Independent deep-dive and trouble-shooting on challenging problems.

• Ability to work independently and also effectively as a member of a team.

• Intermediate/advanced software programming skills in any of following: Python, Matlab, C/C++.

• Quick learner and flexibility are key attributes, good sense in priority handing and multiple tasks.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

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