Sr. Electron Optics Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Ariz., San Jose and San Diego, Calif., Wilton, Conn., and Hillsboro, Ore.

Role and responsibilities

Join us on the journey of making the most cutting edge e-beam inspection and metrology tools and pushing the limit of chip manufacturing. As a Sr Electron Optics Engineer, you will be responsible for breaking down the SEM design specifications and for qualifying the specifications are being met in the system.

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.

Work closely with system engineers, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) system architects, SEM function architects to define and agree on the SEM module specifications and tolerance budget breakdown.
Take ownership of ensuring the module level specifications are met before integrating to the SEM system and ensuring the overall SEM performance meet the system requirements before integrating SEM to system. Define test method and specifications and drive the implementation of the tests.
Lead and drive the investigation and resolution of the issues if the SEM system specifications cannot be met. Report updates to the senior management team on a weekly basis.
Work closely with other electron optics engineers to track the performance of SEMs on every system. Update the specifications based on the test results.
Work with test system develop engineer to design test benches that can fully qualify the SEM performance
Onsite support the SEM performance issues at customer site
Other duties as assigned
Job description subject to change at any time

The California base annual salary / hourly range for this role is currently $143,625 - $239,375. 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.

Education and experience

PhD or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or equivalent work experience in hardware system engineering or electron microscopy.

Minimum qualifications:
5+ years of relevant experience
Troubleshooting skills on complex system
Good presentation skills

Skills

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 to 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.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

Troubleshooting skills on complex system
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 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 co-workers and customer.
Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Diversity & 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.

Other information

Responsibilities
Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
Must be willing to lift up to 40 pounds, pull 20 pounds at least once a day and spend the majority of time (greater than 90% less break time) on the floor working on tool sets, walking three to five miles a day, and/or standing/sitting for nine hours.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
The environment generally is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
Require up to 25% travel (domestic and international) dependent on business needs.
Require on call support during weekend and at night dependent on business needs.
Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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