Applications Engineer, Project

ASML is hiring an Applications Engineer, Project in Shanghai, China. Level rates it ; you can apply on ASML.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions application support, technical enablement and lithography systems among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Provide technical application support and enablement for lithography systems, collaborating with R&D and customers to optimize tool performance.

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Responsible for application support and technical enablement of lithography systems and related functionalities. This role works closely with R&D, engineering, and field teams to ensure tool capabilities are effectively deployed and optimized across different application scenarios, meeting requirements for performance, stability, and usability.

Support the use, configuration, and optimization of lithography tools and system functionalities from an application perspective
Support the application and validation of new features, configurations, or system improvements on tools
Analyze application-related issues and drive implementation of effective solutions
Collaborate with different teams on technical analysis and improvements
Provide application-driven feedback and recommendations for system optimization and technical decisions
Participate in cross-functional technical discussions and reviews
Support analysis and performance optimization of application issues in internal or customer environments
Explain application concepts, usage approaches, and considerations of tool functionalities to customers or field teams
Support knowledge sharing and transfer related to tool applications
Create and maintain application-related technical documentation, user guidelines, and best practices
Capture application learnings and support continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Master degree or above in Optics, Physics, Materials, EE and other related fields
Experience in semiconductor equipment, lithography, or related engineering domains
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional environments
Experience with lithography tools or related subsystems
Exposure to new feature, tool, or system upgrade activities
Familiarity with fab or customer site environments
Ability to communicate effectively in English

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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How we rate this

Applications Engineer, Project at ASML rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Applications Engineer, Project is an open job at ASML.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Shanghai, China.
The job was posted on April 22, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by ASML. Apply on ASML

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Application SupportTechnical EnablementLithography SystemsProblem SolvingCross Functional CollaborationTechnical DocumentationSemiconductor Equipment

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