Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The EUV Source team in San Diego operates in a fast-paced innovative and highly technical environment to deliver next-generation products that support the commercialization of Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology.
As a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer within the EUV Source Performance team you will play a critical role in validating and optimizing EUV source performance to ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.
You will contribute throughout the product development lifecycle by participating in technology development system validation performance improvement initiatives and customer support activities. This role combines advanced physics data analysis experimental design and hands-on engineering to solve complex technical challenges and enable world-class system performance.
As a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer you will:
- Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance including laser generation and amplification laser-plasma interactions debris mitigation and control systems.
- Apply theoretical models scientific methods and experimental techniques to analyze source performance across multiple technical disciplines.
- Design execute and document scientific experiments to validate and optimize prototype hardware and software performance.
- Develop and execute system and subsystem test plans ensuring traceability of system requirements.
- Collect process and analyze large datasets using MATLAB Python and automated diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshoot complex performance issues perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions and design improvements.
- Use advanced diagnostic equipment and analytical tools to characterize and validate system performance.
- Create clear technical documentation communicate findings and align recommendations with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with system architects design engineers scientists manufacturing teams customer support engineers and senior leadership.
- Support customer escalations through remote and on-site troubleshooting data analysis and system recovery activities.
- Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to factory and field engineering teams.
- Travel as needed to support customer-site troubleshooting and performance recovery efforts.
- Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to ASML safety procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
To help us solve some of the semiconductor industrys most challenging technical problems youll need a strong background in plasma physics optics and complex system development. Youll need:
- Bachelors degree in Plasma Physics Engineering Physics Applied Physics or a related field. Masters or PhD preferred.
- Must possess 5 years of related experience.
- Experience with optics laser-induced plasma optical metrology and/or control systems.
- Experience working with complex system integration and multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Experience designing and executing scientific experiments for product development and validation.
- Proficiency with MATLAB Python or similar data analysis and modeling tools
- Experience with semiconductor equipment development is preferred.
- Hands-on experience operating optical electrical or plasma-related laboratory instrumentation is a plus.
Working at the forefront of semiconductor technology means solving complex challenges alongside a diverse team of scientists and engineers. Success in this role requires a combination of technical expertise analytical thinking and strong collaboration skills.
To thrive in this job youll need the following skills:
- Strong understanding of optics lasers plasma generation and control systems.
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into comprehensive test plans and procedures.
- Ability to interpret and summarize large datasets and effectively communicate results through reports and visualizations.
- Strong laboratory and experimental skills including operation of test and analytical equipment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to create clear technical documentation procedures and work instructions.
- Self-directed with the ability to execute technical tasks with minimal supervision.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to support high-priority field escalations and technical recovery efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic fast-paced and highly collaborative environment.
Other Information
- This position is located on-site in San Diego CA . It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork collaboration and innovation.
- A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
- Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be willing to work in a clean room environment wearing coveralls hoods booties safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch.
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The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$25Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
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ASML gives the world's leading chipmakers the power to mass produce patterns on silicon, helping to make computer chips smaller, faster and greener.
