Field Application Engineer

Introduction to the Job

At ASML, Applications Engineering is about creating tomorrow’s value today. We enable customer success by accelerating the adoption of innovative lithography and metrology solutions that drive the semiconductor industry forward. Leveraging deep expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, process control, and product applications, we collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges, deliver measurable business impact, and unlock the full value of ASML technology.

As a member of the Customer Support Metrology Applications Engineering team in Boise, Idaho, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing ASML Yield Star metrology solutions. This highly dynamic position combines customer‑facing technical problem‑solving, new product introductions (NPI), technology node transitions, high‑volume manufacturing (HVM) ramps, and strategic customer engagements. You will work closely with customers, account teams, product development organizations, and global subject‑matter experts to optimize metrology performance and enable semiconductor manufacturing excellence.

In this role, you will translate customer requirements and manufacturing challenges into metrology solutions that deliver measurable value. You will apply deep technical expertise, data‑driven analysis, and a systems‑level perspective to solve complex process‑control problems, improve customer productivity, and influence future product capabilities.

This position offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth. Whether your aspirations include becoming a recognized technical expert, leading strategic customer programs, or advancing into people or project leadership, ASML provides a career path that enables you to expand your impact while helping shape the future of semiconductor technology.

• Lead and/or participate in customer projects supporting technology node transitions, process optimization initiatives, and high‑volume manufacturing ramp activities.
• Own project work streams within larger programs, developing and executing project plans independently while providing regular updates to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Translate customer on‑product issues into actionable lithography and metrology problem statements and drive resolution efforts to maximize customer performance and productivity.
• Apply technical expertise and data‑driven methodologies to identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), process qualifications, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Collaborate proactively with customers and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for expanding the application and value of ASML metrology products and solutions.
• Conduct advanced data analysis and interpretation to ensure accurate conclusions are drawn from customer experiments, process investigations, and engineering studies.
• Analyze process control, overlay, and metrology performance data to provide actionable recommendations for customer manufacturing improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful project execution.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, training sessions, and product demonstrations for customers and internal teams.
• Support new user enablement, customer adoption, and ongoing success with ASML metrology products.
• Continuously develop expertise across the ASML metrology portfolio and drive the implementation of innovative solutions that improve customer outcomes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field;
  Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Applications Engineering, Process Engineering, Yield Engineering, Metrology, Lithography, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing, advanced technology development, or a high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or equivalent data analysis and statistical software tools.
• Demonstrated experience performing complex…