Mechanical Designer for SEM

ASML•San Jose, CA

3d•$162,750 - $238,700

About The Position

ASML US develops lithography and e-Beam machines used by leading chipmakers to produce smaller, more powerful microchips. The role’s mission is to design electron-optics systems and submodules for advanced e-Beam inspection and metrology tools. The designer develops, tests, analyzes, and implements functions and modules to meet application requirements, from concept through release for high-volume manufacturing. The position involves preparing design documentation, performing simulations and calculations, leading design reviews and verification activities, and coordinating with vendors, consultants, manufacturing, and integration teams. It also includes troubleshooting during fabrication and testing, supporting transfer to mass production, and studying new technologies and concepts for future electron-optics modules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of experience; a master’s degree or Ph.D. may be acceptable with less experience.
Self-driven and innovative.
A major in physics, optics, materials, engineering, or science is preferred.
Good understanding of physics and mechanics, with strong problem-analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Strong hands-on skills and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to understand and learn new skills and knowledge.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in 3D modeling and 2D detailed drawings using SolidWorks and NX.
Experience designing parts and assemblies for ultra-high-vacuum environments.
Experience designing parts and assemblies for high-voltage environments.
Knowledge of materials and material selection, manufacturing, and cleaning processes for electron-beam inspection system components.
Ability to perform structural and thermal FEA using NX or COMSOL.
Experience designing, fabricating, and testing mechanical or electromechanical modules and related system interfaces for capital equipment tools.
Two or more years of applicable experience with semiconductor-equipment mechanical products.
Experience with product lifecycle management tools, such as Siemens TCE.

Responsibilities

Design electron-optics modules and subsystems for e-Beam inspection tools, from concept through release for high-volume manufacturing.
Create design documentation from system to module level, including specifications, design principles, details, and interfaces, in accordance with ASML’s design process.
Perform simulations and calculations for electron-optics module design, including thermal, vacuum, high-voltage, dynamics, and mechanical finite-element analysis.
Lead design reviews, error-budget development, risk assessment and mitigation, experiments, verification, and validation.
Present and document concepts, designs, and test results.
Work with vendors and consultants to develop, analyze, and fabricate components and subassemblies; troubleshoot fabrication problems.
Participate in integration and testing of electron-optics systems and subsystems, troubleshooting and verifying designs.
Provide technical processing documents and support manufacturing during the transition from design to mass production.
Study and develop new technologies and concepts for future electron-optics modules.
Design experiments to investigate root causes of critical issues related to eSource.