
Algorithm Engineer
Job Description
Context
Leads a complex technical design or has ownership of a module that requires contribution from several engineers. Starts thinking about modules / influences other parts of modules; oversees several components that are linked (module).
Leading on mono-disciplinary designs / projects, taking industrialization into account.
Works with engineers of teams of adjacent /collaborating FCs/ICs, interfaces within team of a train or multiple products.
Interfaces with suppliers or customers as member of a larger team.
Looks at problems from multiple known angles and proposes different ‘out of the box’ solutions to choose from, in an environment with technical uncertainty. Balances between quality and timely delivery.
Acts autonomously in own area of expertise, working independently on complex design engineering tasks, defines design solution. Works towards given results, with freedom to decide how to realize these.
Independently applies and adheres to quality standards (e.g. D&E handbook).
Guides 1-2 engineers in development of specific part or module.
Designs, develops, tests and integrates software for ASML’s machines and applications. Implements analytics, data, control and algorithms applications that give ASML customers the power to reach optimal performance during manufacturing.
Requirements
Master degree with solid experience, or equivalent working and thinking level. Experienced practitioner, able to work unsupervised.
In-depth knowledge of own complex tasks or simple sub-module within own area of expertise and
Basic knowledge of neighboring parts / areas of expertise within module and
basic module and system knowledge
Mono disciplinary knowledge
Basic knowledge of how own sub-system interacts to other sub-systems
Responsibilities
Research
Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Design Requirements and specifications
Plan and coordinate the identification, elicitation of requirements, conduct analysis of those requirements for completion and alignment, document and manage requirements throughout the life of the project and coordinate the verification of the end deliverable. Generally done at the project level.
Feasibility
Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
Conceptualization
Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
Preliminary design
Develop technical concepts including material choices. Make technical choices in all phases, solve technical issues, devise new approaches to problems encountered. Prepare high level design of the (sub-) module fulfilling the requirements set while addressing architectural and interface choices. Document the high level design in the relevant SEG documents.
Detailed design
Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
Detail out the design including its documentation.
Integration
Integrate sub-systems into the system, execute configuration management, and provide support to projects
Product quality / Testing
Develop product specifications and design test procedures and standards. Validate new or existing complex test methods and procedures; identify issues and recommend improvements to contribute to further development.
Safety
Adheres to ASML’s EHS policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identifies and mitigates safety risk and safeguards the environment and well-being of oneself and others. Instructs the team in safe working methods and identifies instances of risky behaviors within the team and takes appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
Project management
Oversee the dependencies between project team tasks, assist PL in planning, proactively signal risk of not delivering on spec and in time, translate weekly deliverables in daily tasks and maintain daily task plan, deliver weekly deliverables, carry out assigned departmental projects.
Provide effort estimates for own or similar tasks.
Communication and documentation
Document design choices and specifications in all phases to ensure product documentation is up to date and relevant underlying assumptions and restrictions are documented.
Knowledge
Keep own know how on the discipline and specific technology, means and methods up to date, in order to apply the best technology in the Product Generation Process and to effective and efficient develop, produce, use and maintain the products. Contribute to the extension of ASML's technology base, in the discipline, in order to realize high quality, state of the art competitive designs. Ensure regular knowledge transfers/coaching inside the team/group.
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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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Shenzhen, China
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Apr 15, 2026, 04:44 AM
About ASML
Part of the growing space & AI ecosystem pushing the frontiers of technology.
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