Location

San Diego - CA, US

Team

Research & development

Experience

3-7 years

Degree

PhD

Job Category

Optical engineering
Introduction to the job

ASML is one of the world s leading manufacturers of lithography systems that help enable Moore s Law and the creation of increasingly powerful and capable electronic devices. Our San Diego-based light source division, Cymer, is renowned for developing both deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography light sources and next generation extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources.We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

As the world s leading semiconductor lithography machine (the machine that makes computer chips) manufacturer, ASML enables chip manufacturers to make cheaper, faster, chips, thereby enabling all the technology you use today. The machines we make require high speed, magnetically levitated stages with sub-nanometer accuracy, robotic mask delivery systems, mechatronic devices to shape and correct the laser illumination source, and optical modules that can detect sub-nanometer alignment errors and pattern distortions. Temperature controlled to milli-kelvins, particulate free, and operating in complete vacuum, the technical challenges are endless. Solving these requires expertise in servo controls, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, embedded software engineering, optics, physics, manufacturing, industrialization, and more. If you like extreme challenges and want to help bring the next generation of technology to the world, then come join ASML.

If you have a passion for technology and innovation you ll want to check us out. Be a part of ASML. Be a part of progress.

One Company, One Goal, Limitless Innovation. It's our people that make the difference.

"This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 applicants who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology."

Role and responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Staff Optical Engineerto join our team in San Diego, CA. This position will primarily be responsible for specifying, designing, developing and testing optical systems. In addition this role interacts with mechanical engineering, hardware, and software design teams to assist in overall development of the optical systems.Will serve as primary technical interface for outsourced optical design projects. Regular tasks include specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking optical system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes engineering responsibility for module or DUV Excimer laser subsystem design from concept design through manufacturing transfer and ramp.
Assumes engineering responsibility for optical component and subassembly test development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
Generates optical module or system concepts to meet product requirements.
Validates concepts through breadboard builds and analysis.
Performs detailed optical design, optical component layout, and ray tracing for new or improved optical subsystems.
Performs Wavefront measurements and Wavefront analysis of optical subsystems and components.
Performs optical tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level.
Manages a project plan including key deliverables, timeline, and budget.
Works with Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers for prototype and pilot detailed design.
Drives full documentation of design including, BOM, drawings, and procedures.
Designs verification testing.
Manages development activities using the Cymer Product Development Process including concept reviews, design reviews, proto builds, pilot builds, verification testing, etc., with records and completion of all open action items.
Analyzes problems in existing systems, plan and conduct investigations, and develop solution proposals.
Coordinates all phases in the development of selected optical technologies, from inception through to product release.
Develops test plans, creates test procedures, performs tests and data reduction and evaluates test data.Modifies designs based upon test results.
Assembles and tests opto-mechanical and electro-optic prototypes.
Interfaces with manufacturing engineering to develop and implement designs that improve manufacturability.
Interfaces with purchasing to obtain prototype components for use in assemblies.
Interfaces with manufacturing personnel to coordinate the build of modified or new prototype assemblies.
Works with CAD personnel to create and/or modify component and assembly drawings.
Uses Cymer s change management process to implement demonstrated product improvements.
May provide technical guidance and assistance to lower level optical engineers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and experience
Requires aPh.D. in Optics Engineering, Physics or Chemistry, with at least 10 years of relevant, work related experience.
A minimum of eight (8) years Optical or Opto-mechanical Design experience.
Experience with product development desired.
Experience with Excimer Lasers desired.
Experience designing, specifying components for, and building experimental setups and prototype builds.
Ability to conduct systematic experimental measurements with a solid understanding of metrology error analysis.
Experience mounting optical components to minimize mechanically and thermally induced stress.FEA and modal analysis experience desired.
Demonstrated creativity in solving complex optical design problems.
In depth knowledge of optical engineering principles.
Experience with ray tracing.
Experience using Optical Design Software (Oslo, Zemax, Code 5, etc.).
Experience with Product Development tasks desired (bills of material, interfacing with vendors, procurement of material for prototyping, change management).
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems.
Skills

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

Ability to work either independently or as part of a development team.
Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-moving high-tech environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
Diversity & Inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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