Senior Applications Engineer - Ramp & Yield Specialist

ASML; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Applications Engineer to help start, ramp, and mature Applications Engineering support for a new US-based advanced-node customer. You will establish AE capability for a development line in Texas and future HVM site, building customer relationships and leading from wafer introduction to ramp to volume.

You will own platform-specific workstreams, collaborate with Applications, Equipment, and customer teams, and mentor junior engineers while traveling as needed and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in IC manufacturing, lithography, metrology, or process technology.
• Experience supporting NPI, ramp, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in data analysis and coding (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, JMP).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead technical workstreams.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution for assigned platform or project area (YieldStar, EUV, DUV) or related domain.
• Own workstreams within cross-functional programs including NPI, pilot-line, and ramp-to-volume.
• Serve as key technical interface between ASML and customer on product performance topics.
• Translate customer challenges into structured problem statements and actionable solutions.
• Drive alignment with local teams, global stakeholders, and ASML HQ to resolve issues.
• Lead or drive technical projects for new node introduction or ramp of existing tech.
• Define and conduct experiments with customers to validate performance and value.
• Analyze large datasets from scanner and metrology tools to identify performance drivers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

R

JMP

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Global collaboration

Education

Physics / Engineering degree (B.S./M.S./Ph.D.)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

JMP

Job description

ASML in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Applications Engineer to help start, ramp, and mature Applications Engineering support for a new US-based advanced-node customer. You will establish AE capability for a development line in Texas and future HVM site, building customer relationships and leading from wafer introduction to ramp to volume.

You will own platform-specific workstreams, collaborate with Applications, Equipment, and customer teams, and mentor junior engineers while traveling as needed and