Senior Algorithm Application Engineer

ASML • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

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:

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related areas.
• Minimal 2-3 years of research or hands-on development experience in image processing or related areas
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree