Introduction to the job

Are you challenged by the engineering of high-tech semiconductor equipment products? And you are a Software Design Engineer with experience in C-programming, Embedded systems and VxWorks ? You’d better contact us today!

• Prove you are highly talented and ready to work in a multidisciplinary team.

• Enjoy the challenge/problem solving of complex issues in multi-dimensional cause.

• Make a difference to efficiency and profitability of ASML by performing the engineering change through the product life cycle.

• Make your work to have a global impact.

• Be involved with all aspects of our lithographic systems – not only the software but the full functionality.

Then IBE Software Design Engineer is role for you. This is your chance to work in a multinational environment that also provides you complex technical and challenges.

Role and responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the lithography product line by re-designing, creating and testing sub-systems, within the restrictions imposed by system specifications, costs and planning considerations.

• Lead the software aspects related to repairs and refurbishment of systems and troubleshooting, resulting in both quick fixes and structural solutions.

• Introduce new technology and design concept to reform the system, extend the product life cycle.

• Support the Manufacturing and Customer Support organization to meet the output and quality requirements and high end trouble shooting.

• Develop and implement the software aspects of customer specials in close cooperation within the multidisciplinary team.

• Specify, re-design, replace critical software components, while maintaining the existing architecture.

• Integrate, qualify and optimize all the software aspects of the equipment modules in order to meet the system performance.

Education and experience

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science and Information Technology, Mathematics or equivalent.

• 5 years of experience with software designs, repairs, refurbishments of multi-disciplinary equipment like measurement tools, positioning systems, handling systems etc.

• Embedded software in combination with related hardware.

• Defining (re-)design requirements, implementation and qualification.

• VX works, C, Solaris and the relevant configuration tools.

• Adjustment of code within large existing code archives which are not all perfectly documented.

• Control of sensors & actuators of measurement systems, motion systems, optical systems, illumination systems and handlers.

• Good experience in Quality & Efficiency improvement projects in both the production and development environment are an advantage.

• Experience in Unix/Linux and computer network knowledge is a preferred. Sysadmin for Unix/Linux system, including installs of Unix/Linux software, configure, and maintaining of OS. Monitor, analyze, and resolve problems associated with software running on Unix/Linux OS.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of technology means constant challenges and meaningful problem‑solving. Here, you won’t work in a silo—you’ll collaborate in a creative, supportive, and dynamic environment that values diverse perspectives. You’ll also have the flexibility and trust to choose the best way to tackle your tasks.

• Team player able to communicate professionally with colleagues and people with non-SW and/or different cultural backgrounds.

• Strong analytical ability with a pragmatic attitude, able to quickly understand existing code.

• Ability to identify root causes and develop/drive solutions.

• Self-driven, pro-active, hands-on and get-it-done mentality based on technical arguments.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with people from all levels in a professional manner.

• Analytical, procedural, accurate and independent way of working.

• Good English and Mandarin language skills.

Other information

Business Line DUV IBE is responsible for the entire installed base of PAS5500 steppers and scanners as well as the life-extension for XT system. Within BL DUV IBE, Design & Engineering deliver the structural solution to supports both systems.

To extend the support of the PAS5500 to 2035 and possibly longer, BL DUV IBE does strongly need a sustainability of the PAS5500 software. The position we are looking for is an software engineer to coordinate the redesigns and perform the integration into PAS5500 installed base and solve field/factory escalations efficiently as well as the life-extension for XT system.

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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