Design Engineer: Optical Sensor System - Integrated Optics

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Life insurance

Job summary

ASML in Wilton, CT is seeking a Design Engineer: Optical Sensor System - Integrated Optics to help develop advanced optical technologies used in ASML lithography systems. You will design, simulate, test, and validate integrated optical sensor solutions within lab and system environments.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 4+ years or a PhD, experience with MATLAB, Lumerical, LabVIEW and photonic integrated circuits, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree(s) in a relevant field with strong optics background.
• Demonstrated ability to translate requirements into optical sensor solutions.
• Experience with photonic integrated circuits or integrated optics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate integrated optical and photonic sensor solutions.
• Perform optical simulations and analyze system performance data.
• Develop and maintain test software using MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory and system-level experiments.
• Investigate technical issues and identify root causes of performance challenges.

Skills

Optical design

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Communication

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Stakeholder management

Innovation

Multitasking

Education

Master's degree with 4+ years experience

PhD degree

Optical Engineering / Optics / Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Lumerical

KLayout

Job description

Introduction to the Job

As a Design Engineer: Optical Sensor System - Integrated Optics, you will help develop advanced optical technologies used in ASML lithography systems. These systems enable the production of faster, more powerful, and more energy-efficient microchips that power everyday technologies around the world.

Based in Wilton, Connecticut, this role combines optical design, photonic integration, simulation, testing, and system validation. As a Design Engineer: Optical Sensor System - Integrated Optics, you will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop measurement and sensing solutions that support the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Design Engineer: Optical Sensor System - Integrated Optics, you will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and validation of advanced optical sensing technologies. You will work in laboratory environments and on full-scale systems while collaborating with engineers and researchers across multiple disciplines.

You will:

• Design and evaluate integrated optical and photonic sensor solutions.
• Perform optical simulations and analyze system performance data.
• Develop and maintain test software using MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Plan, execute, and document laboratory and system-level experiments.
• Investigate technical issues and identify root causes of performance challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate technical findings and recommend design improvements.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
• Degree in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience with integrated optics, photonic integrated circuits, or optical sensor systems.
• Experience using MATLAB, Lumerical, LabVIEW, KLayout, or related engineering tools.
• Experience conducting optical testing, characterization, alignment, or laboratory-based experimentation.
• Experience translating technical requirements into practical engineering solutions.

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

• Apply optics, physics, and engineering principles to solve complex problems.
• Analyze data and draw clear, evidence-based conclusions.
• Collaborate effectively across teams with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Troubleshoot complex systems using a structured and analytical approach.
• Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Adapt quickly to evolving priorities and new technologies.
• Build productive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Manage multiple tasks while maintaining high quality standards.

Additional Responsibilities

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently

$0-0

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.

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.