Senior Principal Design Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings 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 worlds 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 the 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.

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated hands-on Senior Principal Design Engineer. As part of the system engineering organization the Senior Principal Design Engineer is responsible for feasibility study of advanced DUV and EUV imaging ASML scanner model integration defining scope of feasibility (SOF) and use case for new product feature requirements end-to-end product application validation proof data new customer engagements technology roadmap and system design specification (SDS) and system performance specification(SPS). Product acceptance test plan (ATP) and drive new product introduction.

The system engineer team works closely with our development engineering software team marketing sales operations SQA other PEG teams and customers; therefore this job provides a broad exposure to different products. The Senior Principal Design Engineer and Technical Product system engineer plays a key role in shaping and directing product growth and development. This job also provides excellent career development opportunities thanks to its broad work scope and cross team collaboration with our headquarter business unit.

Education and experience

• PhD or Masters in Electrical Engineering Physics Imaging science preferred or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor industry.

• 3-5 years of management experience.

• Clear understanding of imaging theories (Abbe Hopkins)

• Competency in programming with Matlab Python C C for imaging product development.

• Experience in RET/OPC and rigorous simulation (RCWA FDTD).

• Knowledge in EUV imaging wavefront optimization and lithography process

• Knowledge in optimization methods.

• Presentation and customer support skills.

• Ability to explore new applications of our existing product line.

• Create product specification based on Marketing/customer inputs.

• Conduct feasibility studies prototype testing and generate feature proof data.

• Documentation including the users manual and other technical documents.

• Knowledge of data analytics and machine learning.

• Research evaluate and present statistical or Machine Learning methods to provide actionable insights.

• Provide training to field engineers and key customers.

• Chemical amplified resist Negative tone development and resist processing is a plus

• Familiar with ASML scanner system and the key imaging modules is a plus

Leadership

• Develops coordinates and enforces systems policies procedures and productivity standards.

• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning monitoring and appraising job results.

• Product development and release resource scope management to ensure product release on time with high quality.

• Defines objectives identifies and evaluates trends and options chooses a course of action and evaluates outcomes and drives technology roadmap

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results and Foster teamwork.

• Performance management.

• Coaching and giving technical feedbacks to team members.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

The California base annual salary / hourly range for this role is currently $200000 - $320000. 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. Our recruiters can share more information about our bonus program benefits and equity during the hiring process.

Role within Office

Responsibilities

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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