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About ASML
ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient.
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As an Optical Sensor Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team to develop advanced optical sensing technologies for semiconductor manufacturing systems. You will be responsible for designing, building, aligning, and troubleshooting sophisticated optical and photonic systems that enable precise wafer positioning and measurement. Your daily work involves combining optics, physics, and data analysis to solve technical problems, including integrating light sources, detectors, electronics, and software. You will execute test plans, analyze experimental performance data, and develop data analysis tools using MATLAB and Python. The role requires core competencies in signal processing, imaging systems, and laboratory testing. You will solve critical technical challenges in the production of microchips, ensuring the development of faster and more energy-efficient components for the consumer electronics, healthcare, automotive, and communications industries.
Design and develop optical sensor systems integrating light sources, detectors, electronics, and software.
Build, align, and test optical and photonic systems in laboratory environments.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to improve overall system performance.
Analyze experimental and system performance data to identify technical problems and root causes.
Develop and execute test plans to investigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
Implement and refine data analysis tools using MATLAB and Python.
Communicate technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field, plus 2 or more years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Doctoral degree in physics, optics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Experience with data analysis, signal processing, or scientific software development (preferred).
Hands-on experience with optical system alignment, imaging systems, detectors, or photonic technologies (preferred).
Experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools (preferred).
Experience conducting laboratory testing and interpreting experimental results (preferred).
Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations.
Optical Engineering
Photonics
Python
MATLAB
Signal Processing
Optical Alignment
Imaging Systems
Data Analysis
Laboratory Automation
Optical System Modeling
Detector Assemblies
ISO 9000
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
CODE V
Zemax
MATLAB
FRED
Optical Design
Physical Optics
Optical Metrology
Fiber Optics
photonic s
signal-processing
Root-Cause Analysis
Hardware Integration
ISO 9000
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Electrical Engineering
Python
MATLAB
C#
LabVIEW
Sensor Characterization
Signal Conditioning
Statistical Analysis
Measurement System Analysis
MSA
GR&R
Root Cause Analysis
Automated Test Systems
Condition Monitoring
NPI
NTI
Analog Electronics