Researcher Applications
San Jose, CA - USA
Job Summary
Introduction to the job
We are looking for a highly skilled Researcher to join our Technology Development team driving innovation in advanced semiconductor inspection this role you will lead the development of cutting-edge applications for DRAM and NAND technologies working closely with both internal teams and leading industry customers.
Youll have the opportunity to combine deep expertise in eBeam inspection with hands-on leadership shaping technical direction solving complex challenges and influencing future product capabilities. This is a highly visible role with strong impact ideal for someone who enjoys both technical depth and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-moving environment.
Role and responsibilities
- Lead the development of advanced eBeam inspection applications for DRAM and NAND technologies
- Define and refine application requirements in collaboration with customers product teams and engineering
- Act as a primary technical interface with key customers providing expertise and building trusted relationships
- Drive execution of critical application projects ensuring timely delivery and high technical quality
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across applications engineering and product management
- Translate complex customer challenges into practical scalable technical solutions
- Identify opportunities to improve inspection capability and influence future product and application roadmap
- Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact technical issues in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to innovation in next-generation memory applications including emerging DRAM and NAND architectures
- Support knowledge sharing and capability building within the applications team
Education and experience
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Materials Science Physics or a related technical field (required)
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline (strongly preferred)
Skills
- Deep technical expertise in eBeam inspection applications and semiconductor processes
- Strong knowledge of DRAM and/or NAND technologies
- Excellent customer communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in complex technical environments
- Ability to translate customer needs into clear actionable technical requirements
- Effective project leadership and execution skills in fast-paced settings
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering product and field teams
- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking
- Programming or scripting skills (e.g. Python MATLAB or similar) are a plus
- Self-driven adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving environments
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$00Pay 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 Companys 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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ASML gives the world's leading chipmakers the power to mass produce patterns on silicon, helping to make computer chips smaller, faster and greener.