EUV Plasma & Laser Physics Engineer — Onsite San Diego

ASML US, LLC; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance. You will design experiments, analyze data with MATLAB and Python, and work with system architects, engineers, and customers to ensure world-class lithography solutions.

The role requires hands-on lab work, on-site collaboration, and travel for customer support and field issues. A strong background in plasma physics and optics is essential.

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 with complex system integration and multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Experience designing and executing scientific experiments for product development and validation.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis and modeling tools.
• Experience with semiconductor equipment development is preferred.
• Hands-on lab instrumentation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance, including laser generation, 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 with traceability to requirements.
• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets using MATLAB, Python, and automated diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend design improvements.

Skills

Optics

Laser-induced plasma

Optical metrology

Control systems

MATLAB

Python

Data analysis

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics

Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

ASML US, LLC in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer to validate and optimize EUV source performance. You will design experiments, analyze data with MATLAB and Python, and work with system architects, engineers, and customers to ensure world-class lithography solutions.

The role requires hands-on lab work, on-site collaboration, and travel for customer support and field issues. A strong background in plasma physics and optics is essential.