Chang Rui-Min, an alumna of our school, currently serves as a Competence Engineer at ASML in the Netherlands. She pursued her master's degree in Physics and secured an internship opportunity at ASML through the international cooperation internship program facilitated by our university.

From a young age, Rui-Min had a profound interest in Physics and Mechatronics. After graduating from NYCU with a major in Physics, she continued her exploration in fields such as information theory and neural networks at our university's Institute of Physics.

She dedicated herself to enhancing the accuracy of AI classifiers and took courses in semiconductor process technology. This knowledge in lithography led her to an internship opportunity at ASML in the CS EUV optics team, where she currently serves as a Competence Engineer.

During her internship at ASML, Rui-Min gained significant insights and skills. Her manager highly valued the methods and attitude she adopted when faced with research challenges, which not only laid a solid foundation for her work but also contributed to her subsequent research endeavors. When a job opened at ASML, her manager promptly contacted Rui-Min, offering her a full-time position.

Rui-Min's career path wasn't without challenges. Before securing the ASML internship, she faced rejections from multiple companies. Post-graduation coincided with an economic downturn, leading to several months of job search challenges. Nevertheless, she persisted, actively improving her English proficiency, interview skills, and delving deeper into semiconductor knowledge. Her relentless pursuit and unwavering dedication enabled her to seize opportunities at the right moment, ultimately securing ideal internship and job opportunities.


Rui-Min's academic journey extended beyond the laboratory. She served as a teaching assistant, participated in student exchange programs, and held leadership positions in the badminton team of Physics. These experiences taught her the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

In her pursuit of her dreams, Rui-Min sacrificed her precious leisure time. She avidly read English books and watched videos to enhance her language and comprehension skills. While this self-investment wasn’t easy, she firmly believes that such sacrifices will bring rewards.

As a non-native English speaker, Rui-Min particularly encourages fellow students to make the most of internship opportunities and language-learning resources provided by the university. Her own experience underscores the immense value of language courses, even after entering the workforce.