Senior Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer

Ensuring quality of the module to sub-system to system-level performance testing and validation for the products in integration phase.

• Driving technology improvements enabling new products field release and refinement of system specifications based upon deep understanding of factory and field performance.
• The creation and delivery of analytic tooling, action plans and procedures to drive maximum solving power of our customer support organizations for sustaining products.

**Typical responsibilities for this role include defining and validating product requirements, experimenting for data collection and performing troubleshooting of the system level performance issues, performing data and root-cause analysis, identifying areas of technical improvement required to meet the development roadmap, and supporting the teams at customer sites to ensure the highest performance and availability of EUV sources for the customers. The role requires a willingness to develop a mastery of complex experimentation of significant technical depth. To be successful, the candidate must combine strong technical skills, preferably plasma and laser expertise, problem solving and numerical analysis skills (using MATLAB and Python to collect and process large sets of data) with hands-on lab skills such as operating optical and electrical metrology instruments. In addition, to be effective in the role, candidates must possess interpersonal skills to cross functional boundaries and to build constructive and effective relationships across the organization and promote cross-functional and cross-sector collaboration.**Skills

• Develop system-level expertise on the EUV-light source and serve as an expert in system level performance related to laser light generation and amplification, laser-plasma interaction, debris mitigation, and controls systems.
• Apply theoretical models, concepts, methods, and novel experimental techniques to quantitatively interpret performance of EUV source systems across a wide range of issues and multiple technical disciplines.
• Design scientific experiments to test the performance of prototype software and hardware and to validate, maximize, document and communicate the performance of EUV source products; help execute test plans both remotely and in the lab, and provide creative solutions for troubleshooting any problems during the test.
• Collect test data (on-tool and using executable automatic codes) and analyze test data, to assess performance capabilities, validate systems, operations and service, identify potential risks, and make suggestions for system improvement.
• Prepare and/or review system and sub-system functional test plans and create traceability from system functional requirements.
• Use sophisticated computer programs and diagnostic equipment to test and characterize source performance.
• Produce clear, concise technical documentation in defined company formats, present results and align with cross-functional teams.
• Provide feedback to the design engineers on performance, serviceability, and reliability improvements.
• Work closely with and lead cross-functional groups (systems engineering, development engineering, scientists, global customer support personnel, manufacturing personnel, senior management, marketing, external customers) to set clear technical direction.
• Work with global customer support organization in response to escalations from customer sites, by providing technical support; including remote and on-site troubleshooting and data analysis, developing action plans, and performing system recovery actions.
• Travel as required for the purposes of performing troubleshooting and system performance recovery. Provide technical training to engineers in the factory and at customer sites.
• Complete service, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities in accordance with ASML's procedures and with supervisor's approval.
• Responsible for safe operation in factory and customer sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Understanding of the concept of large complex system integration and practices.
• Understanding of the concepts of optics and lasers, plasma generation, and control systems.
• Excellent analytical skills and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent inter-personal and customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of data analysis tools such as Matlab and/or Python.
• Ability to setup and use the test and analytical equipment commonly used for the optics, laser and plasma research.
• Ability to translate the design and test requirements into comprehensive test plan documents and procedures.
• Ability to reduce large amounts of data, create a concise summary, and effectively report results through written and/or graphical formats.
• Ability to translate the knowledge and hand-on experiences into technical instructions and procedures.
• Ability to define and execute tasks based on project descriptions with minimum or no supervision.

Education and experience

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or other related fields. Relevant industry experience a plus.
• Knowledge and experiences in optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or controls of such devices preferred.
• Experiences in semiconductor equipment development a plus.

Other information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Will require travel dependent on business needs; travel to overseas and domestic customer sites for ~ 20 % of time may be required.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Can work under deadlines.

• May be required to climb or balance.

• Work schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends as well as long hours based on business needs.

• May be assigned an "on call" type work schedule and may be required to respond to customers with little or no advance notice.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$115,875-193,125
Pay 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 Company's 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.

Diversity and 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.

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