San Diego Senior Optical Sensing Engineer

Introduction to the Job

The Non-Product Metrology (NPM) group develops metrology capabilities that advance EUV source learning support EUV power scaling and meet the needs of product teams and internal Research stakeholders. The team enables comprehensive standalone EUV source qualification in San Diego by developing and owning internal EUV source metrology tools.

The Senior Electro-Optical Systems Engineer develops precision optical and electro-optical metrology systems used to measure characterize and support the control of light production in extreme ultraviolet (EUV) sources for next-generation photolithography equipment. These systems combine optical sensing detectors cameras lasers electronics signal processing optomechanics thermal mechanics mechatronics automation controls and software.

This role owns one or more major metrology subsystems from requirements definition through design procurement assembly integration testing verification and release. The engineer provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams and suppliers while supporting product development Research manufacturing system integration and internal customer needs.

Role and responsibilities

• Translate equipment system and stakeholder needs into metrology requirements subsystem specifications interface definitions performance budgets and verification plans.

• Lead the definition development and integration of optical and electro-optical metrology systems that enable EUV source learning power scaling stable operation and improved system availability.

• Develop sensing systems involving lasers illumination and imaging optics detectors cameras fibers filters coatings optomechanical assemblies and signal-processing hardware.

• Develop specifications for light-emitting light-delivery and light-sensing modules in accordance with system-level and cross-functional requirements.

• Perform photon-budget radiometric and signal-to-noise ratio calculations that account for source output optical transmission detector response background signal electronic noise and other system noise sources.

• Conduct optical performance tolerancing stray-light beam-propagation alignment calibration and image- or signal-quality analyses.

• Apply knowledge of optics sensors electronics algorithms software and data analysis to improve metrology performance.

• Own metrology subsystems through component selection supplier engagement procurement assembly alignment integration testing qualification and release.

• Integrate optical hardware with low-voltage electronics motors analog sensors precision mechanisms controls software motion systems and thermal-management hardware.

• Develop laboratory test benches diagnostic tools fixtures calibration methods test procedures acceptance criteria and automated data-analysis tools.

• Plan and execute laboratory and cleanroom testing for design validation and verification.

• Correlate analytical and numerical predictions with measured results and resolve performance gaps.

• Lead integration and troubleshooting activities to verify that metrology systems function as designed within the EUV light source.

• Lead root-cause investigations involving optical electrical mechanical thermal contamination controls software and interface issues.

• Assess the feasibility of new measurement concepts and translate promising ideas into practical engineering solutions.

• Validate concepts through theoretical analysis modeling simulation breadboard development and experimental testing.

• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate core technologies into stable reliable automated and cleanroom-compatible engineering solutions.

• Support design reviews technical risk management supplier coordination manufacturing readiness equipment qualification and system escalations.

• Provide technical guidance to design engineers project teams suppliers and internal customers throughout the product-development lifecycle.

• Communicate technical status risks issues results and next steps across engineering disciplines and management levels.

• Document requirements architectures design specifications interfaces analyses procedures verification results and training materials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and experience

Candidates should meet one of the following combinations of education and relevant experience:

• PhD with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

• Masters degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelors degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience.

A degree in optical engineering photonics physics electrical engineering mechanical engineering systems engineering biomedical engineering imaging science or a related technical field is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Experience developing optical electro-optical or metrology systems for semiconductor equipment scientific instrumentation aerospace medical devices or another precision-hardware industry.

• Demonstrated ownership of an optical system or major subsystem from requirements definition through assembly integration testing and verification.

• Hands-on experience with optical alignment laser systems optical test equipment sensors detectors cameras or signal-detection systems.

• Experience with optical system design tolerancing alignment calibration and performance characterization.

• Experience performing photon-budget radiometric signal-chain and signal-to-noise ratio calculations.

• Knowledge of lasers optical sources imaging and illumination systems detectors cameras fibers filters coatings and optomechanical components.

• Experience developing test methods laboratory setups calibration approaches and data-analysis tools.

• Ability to troubleshoot failures in complex multidisciplinary systems using analytical models experimental methods and test data.

• Ability to develop and review theoretical models and validate concepts through analysis and breadboard testing.

• Ability to convert new technical concepts into practical engineering solutions.

• Experience documenting system requirements designs interfaces test procedures and verification results.

• Experience with data analysis and visualization using Python MATLAB LabVIEW or equivalent tools.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical issues to engineers scientists management suppliers and internal customers.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating across optical mechanical electrical controls software manufacturing and supplier teams.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of technology requires solving new and complex problems through close collaboration. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment with engineers scientists suppliers and internal stakeholders.

To succeed in this role the candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong theoretical and experimental knowledge of optical sensing laser optics imaging systems detectors electronics and signal processing.

• System-level thinking and the ability to manage interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Technical ownership sound engineering judgment and a record of delivering complex hardware.

• Structured problem-solving and root-cause-analysis skills.

• Ability to balance analytical rigor with hands-on laboratory execution.

• Ability to define and execute work from project objectives with limited supervision.

• Ability to communicate technical status risks tradeoffs and recommendations clearly.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

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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