Source Research Project Lead

ASML US, LLC; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LP is seeking a Source Research Project Lead to join our Technology Development team, focusing on conceiving and demonstrating technologies for next-generation EUV and DUV light sources. You will lead light source research projects and align roadmaps with program objectives, guiding test planning, execution and reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in applied physics or photonics, hands-on system design, and excellent communication skills to coordinate across

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in physics, laser engineering, photonics or equivalent technical field.
• Strong project management and leadership across full project life cycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead cross-functional research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead light source research projects within the S-Next program and other initiatives.
• Align roadmaps to program planning and execute activities to meet objectives.
• Develop and maintain project plans including test planning, execution, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Complex system design

Communication skills

Research methods

Team collaboration

Education

BS or MS in physics/engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

ASML US, LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

Job Mission

We have an exciting opportunity for a Source Research Project Lead to join our dynamic and innovative Technology Development team, focused on conceiving and demonstrating the technologies required for next generations of high-power extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and Deep ultraviolet (DUV) light sources.Both light sourcesrely on a wide range of unique and challenging technologies, ranging from laser light amplification and high-power optical systems to laser produced laser for EUV generation, electro-optical signal detection and algorithm-based actuation for process control. You are invited to bring your passion, knowledge and expertise in areas of applied physics, plasmas, metrology, optics, controls, lasers, and experiment design to push the boundaries of these technologies forward.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for project leadership of the light source research projects within the S-Next research program and other projects as assigned
• Scope will include alignment of the roadmaps to the program planning, and project-level execution of the activities within the scope of these roadmaps as they support the program objectives
• Generation and maintenance of the project plan, detailing all activities to be conducted within the assigned EUV research projects, including test planning, test execution, report generation, etc
• Responsible for understanding of, contributing to the creation, and contextualizing of the execution of the Laser roadmap and portfolio
• Ensures proper documentation is completed and reviewed for each activity within the project, and that adequate documentation exists for the product program and D&E (feasibility results, test procedures, drawings, BOMs). Facilitate the communication of appropriate knowledge to engineering and product development teams
• Outward reporting towards senior management of the progress of the assigned research projects
• Ensure the successful demonstration of system-wide performance targets to meet the future technology roadmap, as conducted by the project members
• Enable technical project team to successfully identify key scientific learning objectives and corresponding experimental design which will further the technological progress of the EUV source
• Proactively communicates issues and manages the solution paths. Assesses and highlights risks and develops mitigation plans
• Supports the Program Manager (provides information, fill-in during absence, etc.) as required
• Manage and align resources provided by cross-functional teams
• Develop resource plans for experimental campaigns and project related work
• Management of the triple constraint: timing, budget, and resourcing

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in physics, laser engineering, photonics or equivalent technical field
• Successful demonstration of project management and leadership over the full life-cycle of a project, with corresponding successful completion and delivery of project objectives
• Possess very strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience
• Understanding of scientific research methods and strong curiosity
• The successful candidate will not only have excelled in their technical field, but will have demonstrated inter-personal and communications strengths
• Hands-on experience with complex system design and build, characterization, troubleshooting
• Ability to clearly and logically communicate ideas and knowledge to various audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a research project involving multiple stakeholders and constraints
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team and lead investigation and research efforts

Other information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel based on business needs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level
• Extended periods of time in a clean room environment should be expected
• Requires gowning in Class 10K gowning protocol
• May need to work in labs with equipment that emit high-pitched noise
• May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$144,400-198,550

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.

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.

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