Principal Scientist, Tin Management Architect

ASML

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$171,200–$235,400 / yr
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Full-time
Posted
49 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Principal Scientist, Tin Management Architect

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.

What you'll do

  • Define and drive the long-term Tin Management architecture and technology roadmap for future EUV source development.
  • Identify architectural challenges, technology gaps, development priorities, and critical learning requirements.
  • Shape experimental strategies and learning plans for research test rigs to produce actionable system-level insights.
  • Define and guide the development of modeling, simulation, AI, and data capabilities to support architectural decisions.
  • Drive technical alignment between research, system engineering, product development teams, and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate architectural learnings and technology recommendations to leadership through reports and executive presentations.
  • Perform hands-on technology development, experimentation, modeling, and problem-solving for approximately 50% of the role.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in complex physical systems.
  • Expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, plasma physics, lasers, photonics, or related technologies.
  • Strong background in experimentation, modeling, simulation, and data-driven decision making.
  • Experience applying computational modeling, data analytics, AI/ML, and digital engineering tools to technology development.
  • Proven experience developing and maintaining multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and influence direction across organizational boundaries.
  • Legal authorization to access controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations.

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