CareerPlan

Senior Applications Engineer

Austin, TX, USAFull-time$99k–$146k2026-10-18 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Applications Engineer enabling site success for advanced-node semiconductor manufacturing, driving technical execution from early wafer introduction through pilot-line to high-volume manufacturing.

Role type

Senior IC Applications Engineer (Semiconductor/Lithography)

Builds

On-product performance, process transfer, and ramp-to-volume readiness for new nodes and technologies.

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing, lithography, metrology, and process technology.

Required skills

Technical problem solving, data analysis, coding (Python/MATLAB/R/JMP), project execution, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, experimental design, yield optimization, lithography/metrology expertise.

Preferred skills

Experience with YieldStar or scanner performance, cleanroom environment work, international travel, mentorship of junior engineers.

Technologies

YieldStar, EUV, DUV, scanner tools, metrology tools, Python, MATLAB, R, JMP.

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution for assigned platform/project areas; own workstreams in NPI and ramp-to-volume; serve as technical interface between ASML and customer; translate customer challenges into structured problem statements; drive alignment with global stakeholders; analyze large datasets to identify performance drivers; optimize scanner performance through data-driven insights; prepare technical presentations for customer leadership.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.