Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer
About The Position
The Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer is part of ASML’s EUV Source Performance team in San Diego, supporting the development and commercialization of next-generation Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography products. The role validates and optimizes EUV source performance so products meet or exceed customer requirements. It contributes across the product development lifecycle through technology development, system validation, performance improvement, and customer support. The engineer develops system-level expertise in EUV light-source performance, including laser generation and amplification, laser-plasma interactions, debris mitigation, and control systems. The position combines physics, scientific experimentation, data analysis, and hands-on engineering to investigate and resolve complex technical challenges. It involves collaboration with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, customer support, and leadership teams, as well as support for customer-site troubleshooting and performance recovery. The role is based on-site in San Diego, with a flexible workplace arrangement potentially available for up to two remote-work days per week where the role permits. The employee must be willing to work in a cleanroom wearing required protective clothing and equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Experience with optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or control systems.
- Experience 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.
- 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 communicate results through reports and visualizations.
- Strong laboratory and experimental skills, including operating 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 and ability to support high-priority field escalations and technical recovery efforts.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves for the entire shift.
- Legally authorized to access controlled technology under the United States Export Administration Regulations before beginning work.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD degree.
- Experience with semiconductor equipment development.
- Hands-on experience operating optical, electrical, or plasma-related laboratory instrumentation.
Responsibilities
- Develop system-level expertise in 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 technical documentation, communicate findings, and align recommendations with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Collaborate 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 equipment operation and adherence to ASML safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Eight hours of vacation leave every month.
- Thirteen paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
