Internship, Electron Optics Design Engineer

ASML US 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 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 the 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.

Your Assignment:

As an Electron Optics Design Engineer for electron beam system you will perform a variety of engineering tasks including designing developing testing analyzing troubleshooting and function implementing electron optics modules as you create and evaluate designs to meet requirements of specified applications.

• Design electron optics modules and sub-system of e-beam inspection tool according to system spec. from concept design to final release for high volume manufacturing;
• Make design documents from system level to module level demonstrating design spec. and design principles details interfaces according to ASML design process;
• Perform necessary simulations &calculations needed for electron optics module design including thermal vacuum high voltage dynamics mechanical FEM analysis etc.
• Lead design reviews error budget development risk assessment and mitigation design and execution of experiments verification processes validation processes. Provide effective presentation and written evaluations to communicate concepts designs test results etc.
• Work with vendors and consultants to develop analyze and fabricate components and sub-assemblies. Trouble shooting and solve problems during parts/module fabrication process;
• Deeply involve in integration and testing for electron optic system/subsystem conducting trouble shooting and verifying the design to ensure high quality implementation of designed modules;
• Transfer design to manufacturing by providing necessary technical processing documents. Technical support to manufacturing team to finish the technical transition from design to mass production;
• New technology study and development providing possibilities of new concept design for electron optic modules for future innovation.

Your Profile:

• Currently enrolled in a Master or PhD Engineering Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Physics
• Exposure to CAD tools (Onshape Solidworks Altium etc)
• Familiarity with cameras electronics and lab equipment (oscilloscopes multimeters etc).
• Proven project or work experience building or testing physical items.
• Strong attention to detail good problem-solving skills and good communication skills.
• Familiarity with the basic principles of optics and imaging senors.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently $18.00 - $57.00. Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. Our recruiters can share more information about our bonus program benefits and equity during the hiring process.

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.

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