EUV Plasma & Laser Physics Engineer

ASML; 4S Ranch (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance, ensuring products meet customer requirements. This role involves experimental design, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver world‑class system performance.

The position requires strong background in plasma physics, optics, and complex system development, with on‑site work in San Diego and a potential hybrid arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or control systems.
• Experience in complex system integration and multidisciplinary environments.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis and modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance, including laser generation and amplification, laser-plasma interactions, debris mitigation, and control systems.
• Apply theoretical models and experimental techniques to analyze source performance across disciplines.
• Design, execute, and document scientific experiments to validate prototype hardware and software performance.
• Develop and execute system and subsystem test plans, ensuring traceability of system requirements.
• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets using MATLAB, Python, and automated diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot complex performance issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and design improvements.
• Use advanced diagnostic equipment and analytical tools to characterize and validate system performance.
• Create clear technical documentation, communicate findings, and align recommendations with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with system architects, design engineers, scientists, manufacturing teams, customer support engineers, and senior leadership.
• Support customer escalations through remote and on‑site troubleshooting, data analysis, and system recovery activities.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to factory and field engineering teams.
• Travel as needed to support customer‑site troubleshooting and performance recovery efforts.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to ASML safety procedures.

Skills

Optics

Lasers

Plasma generation

Control systems

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Optical metrology equipment

Job description

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance, ensuring products meet customer requirements. This role involves experimental design, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver world‑class system performance.

The position requires strong background in plasma physics, optics, and complex system development, with on‑site work in San Diego and a potential hybrid arrangement.