Sr Optical Engineer Job in San Diego - CA, United States

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

Working at ASML
We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

Sr Optical Engineer Job Description

Introduction
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.This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 applicants who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Job Mission
The Optical Engineer (“OE”) shall assist with the development of optical and opto-mechanical sub-systems for the creation and control of EUV radiation in support of technology development for next generation products, and support the development & integration of innovative core technology elements and/or system concepts into engineering solutions.

Various requirements for the OE, to perform a variety of engineering tasks including designing, developing, building, testing, qualification, troubleshooting and implementation of breadboards, subassemblies and modules. Works with the engineering team to develop and qualify optical solution concepts for optical systems.

Subsequent design activities may include developing computer models to match optical performance and recommend improvements to architectures and designs, as well as extensive lab/bench qualification. Develops resolutions to broad design and critical issues to address future concepts, products, or technologies. Coordinates purchasing activities with engineering and manufacturing departments to source critical supply requirements and drive new product development. 

Job Description·      
Assumes optical engineering responsibilities for optical module or subsystem design from concept through qualification and technology transfer to manufacturing
·       Coordinates with lead optical and mechanical engineer in transfer of optical design and concepts to engineering prototype
·       Builds, aligns and tests optical breadboards, modules and subsystems
·       Troubleshoots systems to identify and resolve issues
·       Develops test plans for optical modules
·       Analyzes test data to evaluate system performance against a specification
·       Generates final test reports for sub-modules, modules and systems and makes recommendations for improvements and further work
·       Develops models of optical systems and predicts performance based upon those models
·       Assists with optical architecture development
·       Interacts closely with development engineers and scientists in design and qualification modules, and resolving issues
·       Participates in preliminary and critical design reviews
·       Reports on project progress with strong written and verbal communication skills
·       Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax, Fred preferred)
·       Experience with mathematical analysis tools such as MATLAB and/or LabView
·       Solid theoretical and experimental background in some or all of:    

• Optical system design, analysis & tolerancingo  
• Optical system and component specificationo  
• Polarization controlo  
• Thin film optical coatings, Infra-Red optical materials and/or IR laser systemso  
• Optical sensors and imaging components

Sr Optical Engineer Job Requirements

Education
·       Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Optics, Physics or related engineering discipline (advanced degree, e.g. MS preferred)  

Experience
·       Experience with working in an optical laboratory and familiarity with optical metrology tools such as cameras, detectors, and interferometers, an advantage
·       Experience with the design of high-power laser systems and reflective focusing systems an advantage
·       Experience with optical designs operating in adverse thermal and/or vibrational environments preferred
·       Previous experience with metrology and/or laser system modules strongly desired
·       Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems
·       Familiarity with MS Project and Visio an advantage
·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·       Travel within and outside the US may be required 

Personal skills
Effective communication, analytical, perseverance, problem solving, and team oriented

Context of the position
Optical Engineer for Laser Technology team for EUV is focused on development of optical and opto-mechanical sub-systems for EUV Technology.

 

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