Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer

ASML

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$117,750–$176,625 / yr
Posted
22 days ago
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Below market

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Similar $174k
This role $147k
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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $142,600–$204,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $147k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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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.

ASML currently has 51 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,312–$177,469 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer

As a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer within the EUV Source Performance team, you will play a critical role in validating and optimizing Extreme Ultraviolet lithography technology. You will develop system-level expertise regarding laser generation, amplification, plasma interactions, debris mitigation, and control systems to ensure products meet specific requirements. Your daily responsibilities include designing and documenting scientific experiments, performing root-cause analysis on complex performance issues, and creating technical documentation for cross-functional stakeholders. To succeed, you must utilize MATLAB, Python, and automated diagnostic tools to process large datasets while operating optical, electrical, or plasma-related laboratory instrumentation. This role addresses the technical challenges of semiconductor manufacturing by ensuring high-performance EUV light source stability. You will apply your knowledge of optics, laser-induced plasma, and metrology to solve complex problems in a multidisciplinary engineering environment focused on advanced lithography systems.

What you'll do

  • Validate and optimize EUV light source performance including laser generation, amplification, and plasma interactions.
  • Design, execute, and document scientific experiments to validate prototype hardware and software performance.
  • Develop and execute system and subsystem test plans to ensure traceability of requirements.
  • Analyze large datasets using MATLAB, Python, and automated diagnostic tools to characterize system performance.
  • Perform root-cause analysis on complex performance issues and recommend corrective actions or design improvements.
  • Create technical documentation and reports to communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting and data analysis to support customer escalations.
  • Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to factory and field engineering teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
  • Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Must possess 5 years of related experience.
  • Experience with optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or control systems.
  • Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis and modeling tools.
  • Experience with semiconductor equipment development (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience operating optical, electrical, or plasma-related laboratory instrumentation (plus).
  • Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined by U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

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