Interview questions

Why do you want to work here?

The best way to prepare for this questions is to learn about products, services, mission and workplace culture of the company. Try to mention the aspects of the company that align with your values and how this role really fits in with your career goals.

our mission: together with our partners, we provide leading patterning solutions that drive the advancement of microchips.

ASML是一間很有願景的公司。他的使命是提供更先進的晶片檢測技術，來解決人類面臨的挑戰，這技術對目前的世界會造成很大的影響，我覺得是很重要且有意義的。我也希望能夠加入並參與這個挑戰。此外，公司的工作環境風氣開放也很願意聆聽並重視大家的意見想法，也是我覺得很所期望的。

此外這工作也需要與其他團隊互相合作討論進行開發，開發的軟體也要跟其他ASML/HMI/Brion產品的做整合，也是很有挑戰性的工作。  

As I've thought about my next career move, it's really important to me to work for a company with strong values.(pushing technology to new limits, solve some of humanity's toughest challenges) This company's mission to provide leading patterning solutions that drive the advancement of microchips really speaks to me. I know how impact(ful) this work can be, and I want to devote myself to taking this challenge. (I've been in that situation myself.)

Finding a company that has positive work environment and is mission-driven, is one of my main priorities, and this company is at the top of my list.

We believe that tomorrow will always be better than today. We eagerly refine our ideas and processes, pushing technology and result to new limits.  

What are your greatest strengths?

they're looking to hear about both the skills, and the personal attributes that are going to make you the best suited to be successful at this role. As you prepare, use the job description as a guide to decide that skills you want to speak out.

重視團隊的合作與和諧關係

I have patience in doing project. For example, I fix a bug about (judge) some pages will not display in some manipulation processes. It happens while page is not setting properly and user what to change to run mode. After fixing it, i need to verify the pages that related to this bug one by one to confirm the issue is solved without another impact. Another example is that we need to support several vendor cameras. Like Hik, Basler, Baumer, delta.etc. When user using specific basler camera DIO, system will crush. The root cause was adding the incorrect information in the collection. Since different vendor camera having its own setting, even for the same vendor, different model name also has difference. so I have to test every single camera to verify the whether it is correct or not.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

the skill you want to develop and the things you want to accomplish

In the next five years, 

First of all, I want to get a better understanding of semiconductor industry, and the detail operation of product that i am going to develop.

Secondly, to improvement performance of the product and be professional in this field with the ability to train and mentor entry level engineer. 

At last, to develop the skill set and learn from high level view of software, and if possible, to take on the role of software architect for this company.

Why should we hire you?

address what unique skills and experience you offer. and why you would be a good culture fit.

1.Study the job posting to find commonalities what employers is looking for and what skills and experience that you can offer. 

2. Research company mission and goals. (show how your values align, how you can accomplish their goal)

3. tie background with job posting (explain how your skills, experience and attributes make you the best fit for their company in this position

4. Quantify your accomplishments with numerical results whenever possible

5. Go above and beyond by calling out any relevant qualities or experience you have.

You should hire me because of my proven ability of 

*I have the experience of collecting and displaying the data under different categories while user trigger the action. 

*I am also a good team player willing to collaborate with different group teams.

*I'm passionate about providing convenient operation process as simple as possible, and user friendly interface (is one of my main concern factor) during software development.

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I want to refine idea and process, pushing technology and result to a new limit.

Can you recall the time when you experienced conflict with a coworker?

Your response should provide insight into your personality and indicate how likely you are to fill well within a team. Demonstrate how you will function with a team.

Be sure to provide an example that you're proud of or explain the key lessons that you took from the experience. It's important to emphasize the resolution that took place rather than dwelling on the conflict itself.

STAR format whenever you have to answer a question about conflict.

Situation, Task, Action, Result

Briefly explain the issue that were dealing with in a positive and constructive way.

Describe your role in this situation.

Discuss what you did to resolve or address the situation.

Emphasize what you learned and how your action had a positive outcome.

I was conducting on a project about encryption and decryption data transfer. I want to clarify some detail requirement in the early stage, then I discuss the problem with one of my team member.  

reach an agreement

Introduction to the job

We are expanding to support our business on application software develop for ASML/HMI defect inspection Result, CD metrology result presentation and Scanner data integrate analysis. We are looking for a team player with experience developing high-performance applications for large scale software. This developer is decisive, action-oriented, learns quickly, independently, and takes ownership of open issues.

Role and responsibilities

As a senior Software Designer you will join our team as a key role to contribute to one of the core functions of our application and to work.
•You are happy to collaborate with users on the design of the functionality you work on and on how they would like the system to work.
•You are motivated to collaborate with other function group to align on the overall system design for the application software.
•You are capable of understanding and explaining complex challenges and you can guide your colleagues in the implementation of the smaller parts that you identified.
You take pride in writing clean, high quality and maintainable OO code, mainly in .Net/C#, and familiar with web service/APIs.

• Develop software applications for the HMI eBeam tools and other holistic lithography solutions for ASML products.
• Translate business requirements into software solutions and continuously improve the software to meet customer’s needs.
• Design, implement, test, deliver and document software system mainly written in C#/C++.
• Drive and align on technical direction with all to assure impact of software changes is properly documented, reviewed and accepted by all stakeholders.
• Review and assure quality on software deliverables (design, code, test, document, etc.) throughout the software lifecycle.
• Take ownership for product realization by providing high quality designs, product documentation and software implementation.

Education and experience

A relevant BSc or MSc in the area of software engineering, computer science, information systems, IT or related subject on software development.

•MS with 8+ years or BS with 10+ years hands-on experience in software development. At least 5+ year experience with C#.
•Hands-on experience on the .NET platform application with WinForm, WPF, Web develop .
•Experience on software product development lifecycles, using UML, OOP, design patterns and best practices.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• You should first of all be passionate about technology and should be excited by the idea that your work will impact the most advantage technology in the world.
• You should be analytical, product and quality-oriented. You like to investigate issues, you are creative in solving problems.
• You are open-minded, you like to discuss about design challenges and you want to push the boundaries of technology to design enticing applications.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

This position is available in Application Software Develop (ASD) group under “HMI/DE/Software Engineering” department. The mission of ASD is to develop application software for HMI Inspection/Metrology tools result presentation and data analysis. We also corporate with Brion to develop application software to integrated ASML/HMI/Brion products.