Work at the edge of what’s possible in optics.
A hands-on career in optics
Do you enjoy working with technology and your hands? Explore a career as an optical technician at ASML, where you’ll not only craft glass into parts so exact that they can focus on laser beams, but you’ll help us make big strides in tiny microchips.
Optical Technician – Early Career
You don’t need a college degree to achieve a successful career in optical technology. If you have phenomenal mechanical or technical skills – think cleanroom, CNC tools, auto repair, carpentry or DIY home remodeling – you can join the world of precision optics at ASML.
Experienced Optical Technician
We’re looking for skilled optical technicians to join our process-driven manufacturing team. Knowledge of optical handling is vital to this role, but strong critical thinking, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and pride in your work are traits that will set you apart.
Optical Engineer
As an optical engineer, you will work with a multi-discipline engineering team to define, develop and support optical/photonic sensor systems and test equipment used within ASML’s photolithography machines and metrology equipment. Within these systems, you’ll fine light sources, detectors, optical/electro-optical components, fiber optics, electronics and signal processing. Daily you will push the boundaries of optics by creating state-of-the-art polishing and coating technologies as well as ultra-fast precision mechatronics for our chipmaking machines.
The optical light path inside an EUV machine
Take a look at the inner workings of our extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine as you follow the full light path from source to wafer.
Light is generated in the EUV source, sent into the illuminator that controls the light beam, and reflects off the mask with the chip pattern before being focused in the projection optics and exposing the silicon wafer.
See what our optical technicians and engineers have to say
Rachel Howard, Cleanroom Optical Technician “When we come together, we have to challenge ourselves really think about what optics can do and where our limits are. Then it's our responsibility to push those boundaries and transform them into something that serves our customers best.”
Hasan Abdul, Group Lead Optical Fabrication “Every optic we fabricate makes a big impact on the machines we make. We spend time going over every single process so you can learn and apply the findings in your day to day job.”
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Rick Lewis, Head of Manufacturing Development and Technology “Our assembly allows for quite a large amount of disciplines that can contribute. On the optics side, we have people with backgrounds in optical engineering, chemical engineering, material sciences, physics and mathematics that contribute to the different parts of what we do.”
Revolutionizing Semiconductor Manufacturing: The Power of Optical Sensors
Discover how cutting-edge optical sensors are revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. In this insightful article, Akram Raub delves into the innovative use of optical sensors to enhance chipmakers’ yield. Learn how these sensors provide precise measurements to optimize their processes and reduce defects.
Discover what ASML has to offer in optics.
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