Staff Laser Scientist

ASML•San Diego, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Laser Scientist to join a dynamic and innovative Source Research team, focused on conceiving and demonstrating the technologies required for next generations of high-power Laser Produced Plasma Extreme Ultraviolet (LPP-EUV) light sources and DUV lasers. Our light sources rely on a wide range of unique and challenging technologies, ranging from laser light amplification and high-power optical systems to laser produced plasma for EUV generation, electro-optical signal detection and algorithm-based actuation for process control. We invite you to bring your passion, knowledge, and expertise in applied physics, plasmas, metrology, optics, controls, lasers, and experiment design to advance these technologies.

Requirements

PhD with 3+ years (or MS degree with 6+ years) of relevant experience in laser physics, optics, photonics, electrical engineering or equivalent field
Proven track record of identifying system-level needs and decomposing them into specific technical directions to meet those needs
Understanding of laser physics, engineering and control
Hands-on experience with breadboard laser and optical system design, alignment, and performance characterization
Understanding of scientific research methods and strong scientific curiosity
Ability to clearly communicate ideas and knowledge to various audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead a team while valuing the input of individuals and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard
Proven team player who communicates effectively
Results-driven with the ability to plan and prioritize
The drive, energy and initiative to achieve continuous improvement
Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment
Must be a person of high integrity with strong engineering skills
Ability to build effective relationships.
Possess an open, honest and collaborative style
Must possess a detail-oriented, hands-on approach individually and within an engineering team

Responsibilities

Guide the development of high-level architecture definitions for laser design, including discharge type, gas flow, optical design and other areas relevant to the lasers
Lead product pathfinding at low technical readiness through to system-level validation
Create models of the system, both optical, gain, gas flow, etc., to identify areas for improvement and innovation
Identify and maintain bi-directional requirements between the lasers and other system functions both within Source Research as well as product teams
Identification of key scientific learning objectives and corresponding experimental design which will further the technological progress of the lasers
Demonstration of system-wide performance targets to meet the future technology roadmap
Develop and execute system and subsystem performance tests, analyze test results and extract actionable knowledge from sub-module to full-system levels
Troubleshoot laser and sub-system issues to enhance system performance
Document learning and communicate knowledge to engineering and product development teams to guide product improvement and release of new product nodes
Work independently and in teams to deliver on a stated objective, whether it be the pursuit of new knowledge, the demonstration of a new capability, or the characterization of existing performance
Perform other duties as assigned or required