Senior EUV Plasma Research Project Lead

EUV Plasma Research Project Lead Job Mission We are presenting you with a unique and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative Technology Development team, focused on conceiving and demonstrating the technologies required for next generations of high‑power extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources. Based on a laser produced plasma (LPP), our light source relies 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. You are invited to bring your passion, knowledge and expertise in areas of applied physics, plasmas, metrology, optics, controls, lasers, and experiment design to push the boundaries of these technologies forward. In this role, you will help to advance the EUV source technology for next generation products. As the Plasma Project Lead you will organize the Plasma team’s tasks in alignment with the team’s “3 in a box”, the Plasma group lead and architect. Your project team will conceive and evaluate technical concepts and design, and develop experimentation to test the validity of such hypotheses. You will plan and manage resources for ideation and experimental validation up to full‑scale architecture performance demonstrations. Furthermore, you will drive innovation to scale EUV power and stability by collaborating closely with the Controls and Software team, as well as laser scientists. Finally, you will foster cross‑functional teamwork connecting with the droplet generator and tin management research teams toward a holistic EUV source development vision. Responsibilities Responsible for project leadership of the EUV Plasma research projects within the S‑Next research program. Scope will include alignment of the roadmaps to the program planning, and project‑level execution of the activities within the scope of these roadmaps as they support the program objectives. Generation and maintenance of the project plan, detailing all activities to be conducted within the assigned EUV research projects, including test planning, test execution, report generation, etc. Responsible for understanding of, contributing to the creation, and contextualizing of the execution of the Plasma roadmap and portfolio. Ensures proper documentation is completed and reviewed for each activity within the project, and that adequate documentation exists for the product program and D&E (feasibility results, test procedures, drawings, BOMs). Facilitate the communication of appropriate knowledge to engineering and product development teams. Outward reporting towards senior management of the progress of the assigned research projects. Ensure the successful demonstration of system‑wide performance targets to meet the future technology roadmap, as conducted by the project members. Enable technical project team to successfully identify key scientific learning objectives and corresponding experimental design which will further the technological progress of the EUV source. Proactively communicate issues and manage the solution paths. Assess and highlight risks and develop mitigation plans. Supports the Program Manager (provides information, fill‑in during absence, etc.) as required. Manage and align resources provided by cross‑functional teams. Develop resource plans for experimental campaigns and project‑related work. Management of the triple constraint: timing, budget, and resourcing. Minimum Qualifications Possess very strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience. BS or MS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in physics, plasma engineering, photonics or equivalent technical field. Successful demonstration of project management and leadership over the full life‑cycle of a project, with corresponding successful completion and delivery of project objectives. Understanding of scientific research methods and strong curiosity. The successful candidate will not only have excelled in their technical field, but will have demonstrated inter‑personal and communications strengths. Hands‑on experience with complex system design and build, characterization, troubleshooting. Ability to clearly and logically communicate ideas and knowledge to various audiences. Preferred Skills And Experience Qualifications Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a research project involving multiple stakeholders and constraints. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team and lead investigation and research efforts. Physical Demands And Work Environment 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 20 pounds. May require travel dependent on business needs. 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. 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