Senior Autonomy/AI Research Engineer

Let's search for your next career at TEL. Use the form below to search our current opportunities and then apply. Please consider joining our Talent Community so that we may continue to engage with you.Job DescriptionTokyo Electron (TEL) is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We provide key parts of the manufacturing process for the world's largest foundries. TEL Technology AI and Design Inc is our Silicon Valley AI lab, where we do groundbreaking, long-term research and technology development in AI/ML for semiconductor equipment.One of our project relates to autonomous operation of semiconductor equipment. This project has been ongoing for several years and is in the prototype stage. We are looking for an experienced engineer who can take a lead role in enhancing the technology, which includes embedded control, complex software/hardware systems, autonomy, knowledge capture and management, transfer learning.Key requirements:Creative, out-of-the-box thinkerGood communicator who works well in a team and across cultural barriersLow prestige problem solver: willing to be wrong and accept a better solutionProductive in translating ideas to codePresent to support colleagues - gives freely of own timeInterested in learning, e.g. a complex application domain, new programming languagesWilling and able to travel overseas (east Asia) 1-3 times per yearWilling and able to collaborate with colleagues in east Asia some eveningsQualifications7+ years of relevant experience (such as computer science/AI research, software engineering, machine learning, scheduling and planning, or knowledge representation)3+ years of experience with complex hardware + software systemsPhD or MSc in Computer Science or adjacent areas, or BSc with 10+ years of AI/ML/Comp Sci research excellence requiredDiversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.SubsidiaryTEL TECHNOLOGY CENTER, AMERICA, LLC.

Created: 2026-04-02