Senior Optical Sensing Engineer

Introduction to the job

As a Senior Optical Sensor Design Engineer you will develop advanced sensor technology for ASMLs semiconductor metrology systems. Your work will help improve the accuracy and performance of equipment used by leading microchip manufacturers. You will join the YieldStar Sensor Group in Wilton Connecticut. The team develops optical and photonic sensor systems that combine light sources detectors fiber optics electronics and signal-processing software.

Role and responsibilities

As a Senior Optical Sensor Design Engineer you will design and improve optical sensors operating in complex environments. You will use physics mathematics electronics mechanics and software to turn technical concepts into reliable sensor solutions.

• Design and model optical systems using CODE V Zemax or comparable optical design software.
• Perform optical tolerancing wave-propagation modeling partial-coherence calculations and other physical optics simulations.
• Develop polarization models and error budgets to evaluate optical performance and system risks.
• Process and analyze sensor data using MATLAB or comparable data-analysis tools.
• Build align test qualify and troubleshoot complex optical and photonic sensor systems.
• Design test stands including concepts error budgets hardware selection and system realization.
• Investigate technical issues determine root causes and support new product introduction and field escalations.

Education and experience

• A bachelors degree in optical engineering physics or a related technical field plus four years of relevant experience.
• A masters degree in optical engineering physics or a related technical field plus two years of relevant experience.
• A doctoral degree in optical engineering physics or a related technical field.

• Optical design and tolerancing using CODE V Zemax or comparable software.
• Physical optics modeling using FRED MATLAB or comparable simulation software.
• Optical sensor alignment using collimators mechanical measurement tools or interferometers.
• Optical metrology test design test stand development and hardware integration.
• Optical technologies including polarization devices relay optics objectives light sources fibers cameras and detectors.
• Data processing performance trending and technical root-cause analysis.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech youll always have new challenges and new problems to solve and working together is the only way to do that. You wont work in a silo. Instead youll be part of a creative dynamic work environment where youll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. Youll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job youll need the following skills:

• Apply analytical thinking to complex optical and system-level problems.
• Work independently while seeking input from colleagues when needed.
• Collaborate with engineering manufacturing service and other technical teams.
• Communicate technical findings clearly through data documentation and presentations.
• Take ownership of assignments and remain accountable for results.
• Adapt effectively to changing priorities workloads and technical challenges.
• Identify design limitations technical bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail during design testing and troubleshooting.

Other information

This position is located on-site in Wilton CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork collaboration and innovation.

A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

The essential job functions for this position include but are not limited to:

• Commute to ASMLs facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork computer keyboarding (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint) filing calculating and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices continuously for up to 10 hours per day five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate through sight hearing and/or otherwise to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs specify percentage of travel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization quality efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open clear concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):

The role will require some clean room engineering support during new product introduction and customer escalation to find root cause. Candidate is expected to occasionally:

• Work in a clean room environment wearing coveralls hoods booties safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.
• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $117750 - $173000

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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