Optical Sensors Researcher

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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 chip makers – 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The main responsibility of the researcher is to contribute to the detailed design, analysis, and validation of advanced optical systems. The work will focus on testing and characterization of the system, including planning and executing tests, developing and maintaining test scripts in Matlab and/or Labview, and performing optical simulations. The role may include testing of the system in a lab environment and/or on a full lithography tool.

Regular reporting of results is required, and the opportunity to drive or contribute to alternate design concepts may arise as test results become available. The researcher will work closely with other researchers and engineers and is expected to operate with a high degree of technical ownership and accountability.

Required qualifications:

Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited university in the following (or closely related fields):

• Optics or Optical Engineering
• Physics
• Electrical Engineering

Experience

Minimum qualifications – the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:

• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or a PhD

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

• Experience with Matlab, Lumerical, Labview and/or KLayout
• Functional experience in a lab in Optics
• Integrated Optics Chip design experience
• Photonic Integrated Circuits
• The candidate needs to be self‑motivated and able to work independently on complex technical tasks.
• The candidate must work well in a dynamic environment and be a strong team player.
• The candidate must have strong communication skills, especially in technical writing and presenting.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven – demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co‑workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization,…