Introduction to the job 

ASML's Linkou manufacturing site serves as a key competence center for mature products, supporting PAS5500, Twinscan, Special Applications, YieldStar, and Reticle Handler product lines. The site integrates Development & Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customer Support expertise within one engineering organization to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. 

As a Process Lab Engineer, you will own the operation and continuous improvement of the ACE Service Lab, supporting reticle and wafer preparation, particle inspection, process execution, equipment maintenance, and new process/tool introduction to ensure stable manufacturing performance and product quality. 

This position is a Taiwan local hire and is based onsite at the Linkou Factory. The role requires working in a cleanroom environment and supporting second-shift operations (16:00-01:00).

Role and responsibilities 

• Own daily operation of the ACE Service Lab to support manufacturing line requirements for reticle and wafer preparation. 

• Perform particle inspection, coating, developing, reticle cleaning, and related laboratory processes. 

• Operate and maintain service lab equipment, including track systems, particle inspection tools, sorters, and associated process equipment. 

• Execute troubleshooting activities, equipment preventive maintenance (PM), and periodic maintenance programs to ensure tool reliability and process stability. 

• Investigate manufacturing issues and support escalation handling, material notifications, disturbance notifications, and supply deviation notifications. 

• Collaborate with Production Engineers, Technical Leads, Project Leads, Facility teams, and Operations teams to improve existing processes and drive operational efficiency. 

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Industrialization projects involving new equipment, process implementation, and manufacturing readiness activities. 

• Analyze process and equipment performance data to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and problem-solving methodologies. 

• Work in a cleanroom environment and support second-shift operations (16:00-01:00). 

Required Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with lithography-related processes, wafer preparation, reticle handling, coating, developing, or particle inspection operations. 

• Experience operating semiconductor process tools such as track systems, sorters, SP1/SP3, or similar inspection equipment. 

• Familiarity with process control methodologies, including SPC, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing. 

• Experience supporting NPI, process transfer, or manufacturing qualification projects. 

• Knowledge of semiconductor chemical handling and laboratory operations. 

• Experience leading continuous improvement projects or driving operational excellence initiatives. 

• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.