EUV Plasma & Laser Physics Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation leave (8 hours/month)

13 paid holidays per year

Job summary

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance, enabling world-class system operation. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to meet customer requirements.

The role involves hands-on experiments, cross-functional work, and travel for support. On-site presence is required with potential limited remote work in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics or related field; Master/PhD preferred.
• 5 years of related experience and hands-on lab experience with optics, lasers, and plasma.
• Experience with complex system integration and multidisciplinary environments.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis tools.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment development is preferred.
• Hands-on use of optical/electrical/plasma lab instrumentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance, including laser generation and amplification.
• Apply theoretical models and experimental techniques to analyze source performance across disciplines.
• Design, execute, and document experiments to validate prototype hardware and software.
• Develop and execute test plans with traceability of system requirements.
• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets using MATLAB and Python.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend improvements.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools to characterize system performance.
• Create clear technical documentation and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, scientists, manufacturing, and field teams.
• Support customer escalations through remote and on-site troubleshooting.
• Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to factory and field engineers.
• Travel as needed for customer-site troubleshooting and performance recovery.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to ASML procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Optics

Laser physics

Plasma generation

Control systems

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's in Plasma Physics

Master's or PhD preferred

5 years related experience

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Diagnostic instrumentation

Job description

ASML in San Diego seeks a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance, enabling world-class system operation. You will design experiments, analyze data, and collaborate across teams to meet customer requirements.

The role involves hands-on experiments, cross-functional work, and travel for support. On-site presence is required with potential limited remote work in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.