EUV Plasma & Laser Physics Engineer

ASML; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer on the EUV Source Performance team to validate and optimize EUV source performance and meet customer requirements.

You will design experiments, analyze data with MATLAB/Python, collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and support teams, and contribute to system validation and performance improvements in a fast-paced, high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or related field; master's/PhD preferred.
• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or control systems.
• Experience designing and executing scientific experiments for product development and validation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis tools.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment development is preferred.
• Hands-on experience operating optical, electrical, or plasma laboratory instrumentation is a plus.

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, scientific methods, and experimental techniques to analyze source performance across multiple technical disciplines.
• Design, execute, and document scientific experiments to validate and optimize 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optics

Laser-plasma interactions

Control systems

Data analysis

Experiment design

System integration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

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

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer on the EUV Source Performance team to validate and optimize EUV source performance and meet customer requirements.

You will design experiments, analyze data with MATLAB/Python, collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and support teams, and contribute to system validation and performance improvements in a fast-paced, high‑tech environment.