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Optical Sensor Design Engineer

ASML•Wilton, CT
•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Optical Sensor Design Engineer, you will help develop precision technologies that support advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Your work will contribute to the optical alignment systems inside ASML’s lithography machines. Based in Wilton, Connecticut, you will join the Wafer Alignment Sensor department. You will design, build, test, and integrate complex optical and photonic sensor systems. These systems combine light sources, detectors, fiber optics, electronics, and signal-processing software.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, optical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
  • At least two years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable graduate research.
  • Hands-on experience building, testing, aligning, or troubleshooting optical systems.
  • Experience using MATLAB for data processing, analysis, or algorithm development.
  • Experience working autonomously on complex technical assignments.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • A master’s degree in a related technical field is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python or LabVIEW is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, build, and integrate optical alignment sensor systems.
  • Build and align imaging, detector, fiber-optic, and other optical systems.
  • Analyze test data to evaluate sensor performance and identify technical issues.
  • Lead root-cause investigations, complex testing, and technical troubleshooting activities.
  • Develop, test, and improve signal-processing algorithms and analysis methods.
  • Coordinate technical work across software, electronics, manufacturing, and equipment engineering teams.
  • Communicate technical findings clearly to engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and leaders.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
  • Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan.
  • eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
  • 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

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