Optical Imaging Scientist / Engineer

*NOTE: We appreciate your interest in becoming part of our team! This role is NOT for an actively open job at ASML. The purpose of this posting is to build future pipelines for similar roles we plan on opening throughout the coming year.

Although we do not have an immediate opening, we value proactive candidates like yourself who are looking to build a meaningful career with ASML. We will keep your application on file and confidential for future consideration. (Applying to a “future openings” posting does not guarantee employment).”

Introduction to the job

ASML/Brion brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop computational lithography software to enable customers on the best process window enhancement solution for the next generation HighNA EUV scanner, as well as best process window control solution to mitigate the process variation during the scanner operation, providing holistic solution for advanced nodes in semi-conductor industries.

Role and responsibilities

• Feasibility study of advanced imaging for ASML scanner application, including study the imaging impact with illumination, mask correction, aberration, overlay and mirror/lens heating.
• Design software component to support customer’s request on process window enhancement and process window control for ASML scanner application.
• Perform qualification test, lead wafer validation and generate proof data, provide training slides, user guide and other technical documents.
• Work with local application engineer to support customer activity, promoting ASML scanner and application adoption

Education and experience

• PhD., or Master’s degree in Optics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Physics with experience in Optical Design, Lithography, semiconductor/EDA industry.
• Minimum 0-2 of Years of relevant experience

Skills

• Solid understanding of Fourier Optics Imaging and Abbe/Hopkin Imaging Theory.
• Knowledge / hands-on experience with Simulation Software / Technical tools (i.e. Python, Matlab, etc.) Experience with Rigorous Optical Simulation is a plus (FDTD, RCWA)
• Soft skill requirements (i.e. strong English communication skills – both written and oral, ability to influence, etc.).
• Knowledge of Data Analytics and Machine Learning.
• Knowledge in optimization theory, including Convex optimization theory and gradient based optimization.

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.

Other information

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires 3 days a week working from our San Jose office. 

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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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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