Design Engineer Optical Sensor System OpticsPhysics

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 energyefficient microchips. We design develop integrate market and service these advanced machines which enable our customers the worlds 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 Netherlands and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler Arizona San Jose and San Diego California Wilton Connecticut and Hillsboro Oregon.

ASMLs Wafer Alignment Sensor department in Wilton Connecticut is seeking a Design Engineer to support and develop complex optical/photonic sensor systems used within ASMLs photolithography tools. These systems typically include light sources detectors optical/electrooptical components fiber optics electronics and signal processing software functioning in close collaboration with the rest of the lithography system. As a design engineer you will design develop build and integrate optical sensor systems.

Role and Responsibilities

General:

• Use general Physics Optics Software knowledge and an understanding of the sensor systems and tools to develop optical alignment sensors in lithography machines
• Have handson sills of building optical systems (e.g. imaging testing alignment detector system etc.
• Have strong data analysis sills to evaluate sensor performance and troubleshooting

Leadership:

• Lead executing activities for determining problem root cause execute complex tests gather data and effectively communicate results on different levels of abstraction (from technical colleagues to high level managers)
• Lead engineers in various competencies (e.g. software electronics equipment engineering manufacturing engineering etc. in support of feature delivery for alignment sensors

Problem Solving:

• Troubleshooting complex technical problems
• Develop/debug data signal processing algorithms
• Develop and execute test plans in order to determine problem root cause

Communications/Teamwork:

• Draw conclusions based on the input from different stakeholders
• Capability to clearly communicate the information on different level of abstraction

Programming:

• Implement data analysis techniques into functioning MATLAB codes
• Optimization skills
• GUI building experience
• Familiarly with LabView and Python

• Some travel (up to 10 to Europe Asia and within the US can be expected

Education and Experience

To help us tackle the technical challenges we face you will need experience working on hightech products and with complex processes.

As an Optical Sensor System Design Engineer you will need:

• Bachelors Degree or above in Physics Optics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related degree or equivalent experience with an emphasis on optical system performance and analysis
• Knowledge on data processing and analysis and software tools (e.g MATLAB)
• Handson experience with optical system alignment (e.g. imaging testing alignment detector system etc.
• Strong English communication skillsboth written and oral
• Have strong data analysis skills to evaluate sensor performance and troubleshooting
• Good communication skills during brainstorm/troubleshooting sessions
• Optimization skills GUI building experience and familiarly with LabView and Python are a plus

Skills

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

To thrive in this job you will need the following skills:

• 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
• Result drivendemonstrate 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 coworkers and customer
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines

Other Information

• This position is located onsite in Wilton Connecticut. It requires onsite presence to attend inperson workrelated events trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork collaboration and innovation
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to 2 days a week)

This position may require 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 the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States 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 candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit hire train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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