Job Description

Introduction to the job

As a senior Application Engineer, you will drive Micron’s advanced process development through deep technical expertise and strategic use of application products and knowledge.
You will act as a technical leader who guides complex issue resolution, influences customer direction, and strengthens ASML’s value delivery.

Role and responsibilities

• Lead Micron process development activities and oversee implementation of advanced application functionalities.
• Engage proactively with customers to clarify technical challenges, define problem statements, and drive data‑driven solutions even under high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate strong ownership by leading issue resolution from initial assessment to closure with timely and transparent communication.
• Lead escalations and coordinate with internal ASML experts (ABS, DE, GSC, etc.) to ensure efficient cross‑team problem solving.
• Act as the primary technical interface toward Micron, ensuring alignment, expectation management, and clear communication.
• Drive collaboration across departments to achieve seamless troubleshooting and solution deployment.
• Manage technical stakeholders and influence decision-making across customer and internal organizations.
• Demonstrate a structured, analytical problem‑solving approach with strong technical leadership.
• Provide support across EUV, DUV, VCP and related application domains.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree and/or 5+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• Experience leading customer engagement, project execution, or technical initiatives is a strong plus.

Skills

• Proven ability to lead complex technical problem solving and drive projects/workstreams to achieve customer goals.
• Strong customer management and communication skills, capable of building long‑term technical partnerships.
• Ability to develop clear and structured problem descriptions, including customer use cases and data‑based justification.
• Capability to create user-friendly technical documents using broadly understandable terminology (minimizing ASML‑specific jargon).
• Advanced troubleshooting and data analysis skills; proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant engineering tools.
• Solid project management (planning, prioritization, risk management, execution tracking).
• English requirements: TOEIC 700+, capable of leading technical discussions in English both internally and externally.
• English presentation and communication skills suitable for senior‑level interactions.

Optional

• Knowledge and experience in semiconductor front-end process development.
• Japanese language skill JLPT N2 or above; able to independently lead technical discussions with customers in Japanese.
• Experience guiding junior members or leading technical communities is preferred.

Other information

This position is based in Higashi-Hiroshima city.
Onsite support and occasional cleanroom work are required.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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