EUV Senior Scientist

Introduction to the job

We have an 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 such as  plasmas, metrology, optics, flow science and experiment design to push the boundaries of these technologies forward.

A key challenge to the development of the EUV source is the management of tin debris following the EUV generation process. EUV is generated when intense laser pulses are focused onto molten droplets of tin resulting in an energetic burst of photons. The tin droplet, which just moments before was highly valued as the fuel for the LPP, is violently destroyed much like a mini supernova, sending energetic tin debris into the EUV source. The challenge for the Tin Management Group is to define an architecture that can manage the debris from tens of thousands of mini supernovae each second to prevent tin from contaminating vessel hardware and source optics. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in this diverse mix of physics, engineering and materials science, in order to define the tin management architecture for next generations of the EUV source. The successful candidate will also have a passion for innovation, be driven by curiosity, and have deep technical understanding, in order to excel in a research environment operating at the early exploratory phase of product development. You will be given the opportunity to carry your innovations all the way from feasibility studies to hardware development and implementation by bridging the gap between modeling and experiments via benchtop testing and prototyping against analysis results.

Role and responsibilities

• Drive architectural innovation in tin management from concept to prototype by applying first-principles modeling, and advancing technology maturity through test bench design and experimental proof of concept validation.

• Lead and execute experimental campaigns on research source test rigs, troubleshoot the system as needed, and analyze test results to extract actionable knowledge from sub-module to full-system levels to evaluate LPP debris mitigation strategies.

• Initiate and develop scientific models, computational simulations, AI, and data solutions, and collaborate with Analysis and Virtual Source teams to integrate these capabilities into the modeling portfolio.

• Contribute to source technology roadmap and project planning by developing logic flows and identifying key risks, de-risking strategies, and critical scientific learning objectives.

• Document learning and communicate knowledge to engineering and product development teams to guide product improvement and release of new product nodes. Develop and deliver clear, impactful presentations to leadership.

• Work independently and in teams to deliver on a stated objective, whether it be the pursuit of new knowledge, the demonstration of a new capability, or the characterization of existing performance.

• Ability to work extended hours and second shift in the clean room as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and experience

• PhD degree in physics or engineering.

• Hands-on experience with complex system design and build, experimentation, characterization, and troubleshooting.

• Practical experience with breadth of instrumentation and metrology development, and extensive experience with experiment control, data analysis and data acquisition systems such as NI Labview.

Skills

• Strong programming skills such as Python, C/C++, and Matlab, with experience in data analysis tools, automation frameworks and AI solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team and lead investigation and research efforts involving multiple stakeholders and constraints.

• Deep understanding of scientific research methods and strong curiosity.

• The successful candidate will not only have excelled in their technical field, but will have demonstrated interpersonal and communications strengths.

• Ability to clearly and logically communicate ideas and knowledge to various audiences.

Other information

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 including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The employee may be required to travel based on business needs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

Extended periods of time in a clean room environment should be expected. Requires gowning in Class 10K gowning protocol.

May need to work in labs with equipment that emit high-pitched noise.

May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation.

“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.”

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

$117,750-176,625

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 Company’s 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

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