Staff Laser Scientist
ASML
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This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $186,843–$254,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $203k versus about $220k for comparable roles.
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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 66 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $121,800–$173,500 across 52 roles with salary data.
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The Principal Scientist - Tin Management Architect joins the Source Research department to lead the definition and evolution of next-generation Tin Management architecture for future lithography light sources. This role focuses on managing tin debris generated during the laser-produced plasma process to protect hardware, maintain optical performance, and enable higher source power. The architect defines long-term technology roadmaps, identifies technology gaps, and shapes future source concepts by balancing physics, engineering, modeling, manufacturability, and cost considerations. Key responsibilities include driving technical alignment across research and product development teams, shaping experimental strategies for test rigs, and defining modeling, simulation, AI, and data capabilities. Required expertise includes thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, lasers, and photonics, alongside proficiency in computational modeling, data analytics, AI/ML, and digital engineering tools.
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