Principal Product Engineer - OPC

Qreer.com; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated technical expert to join their Product Engineering Group. This role focuses on supporting the Optical Proximity Correction product, where you will engage with customers, define new features, and ensure the quality of releases. With a strong emphasis on semiconductor technology, you will leverage your programming skills and innovative thinking to contribute to cutting-edge developments in microchip production. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in semiconductor technology engineering with computational lithography focus.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Lua, and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Support Optical Proximity Correction product and engage with customers.
• Define and test new product features, providing documentation and training.

Skills

Problem Solving

Innovative Thinking

Software Programming (Python, C/C++, Lua, MATLAB)

Customer Support

Machine Learning

Education

M.Sc./M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

MATLAB

MATHCAD

Job description

Location: San Jose - CA, United States

Job Category: Recruitment/HR

Job Reference: 14059

Job Views: 48

Posted: 25.01.2025

Expiry Date: 11.03.2025

Job Description:

ASML US, LP 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 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.

Job Mission

We are looking for a highly motivated, hands-on technical individual to support our state of the art Optical Proximity Correction product (OPC+). This position will be in our Product Engineering Group (OPCPEG) organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Tool benchmark / new engagements, new product / feature definition, release testing with acceptance tests.
2. Second-line support of current accounts and training (internal / external).
3. Understand the request/feedback from customers and envision the technical trend with the marketing team.
4. Define the details of new product features and improvements in each release.
5. Test and qualify the new features and improvements in each release, providing the proof book, documentation, and training materials.
6. Keep improving OPC+ product by internal studies and innovations.
7. Support customers as a second-line engineer to Field engineers to resolve customer issues.
8. Engage in a new customer benchmark/evaluation, and provide the best solution with the Field team.

Education:

M.Sc./M.Eng. and above in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Optical Engineering, Imaging science, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent education/experience.

Experience:

In-depth research or engineering experience. 5 or more years of hands-on experience in semiconductor technology engineering with an emphasis on computational lithography, lithography, semiconductor processing, or related fields. Direct experience in OPC (Optical Proximity Correction), including lithography simulation, RET, or advanced mask technology is a plus. Customer support experience is a plus. Experience in machine learning is a plus.

Personal Skills:

Strong problem solving and innovative thinking skills. Ability to work independently and also effectively as a member of a team. Intermediate/advanced software programming skills: for example, python, C/C++, lua, and/or MATLAB/MATHCAD. Quick learner and flexibility are key attributes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Context of the Position:

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings. The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.

Other Information:

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