Senior Electron Optics Engineer

Company: ASML
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography/e-Beam 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, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Job Mission

The mission of Electron Optics Design Engineer position is to design EO system/submodules for the state of the art e-Beam inspection/Metrology tool. As an Electron Optics Design Engineer, you are responsible to design, develop, test, analyze, and implement (sub-)functions and modules to meet requirements of specified applications.

Job Description

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 product roadmap, 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.Design experiments to rule out/in root causes of critical issues related to eSource.

Education/Requirements

- At least Master's degree or PhD acceptable with less years of experience.

- The candidate must be self-driven and innovative.

- Major in Physics, Optics, Material, engineering & Science( mechanical, Semi-conductor related etc..) is preferable.

Personal Skills

- Must have good understanding of physics and mechanics, strong ability of problem analysis/solution providing. logical and reasonable in dealing with issues.

- Strong Hands-on skill and trouble-shooting ability;

- Strong ability in understanding and learning new skills/knowledges.

- Familiar with 3D modeling & 2D detailed drawings using Solidworks and NX is preferred.

- Experience in designing parts and assemblies for ultra-high vacuum is preferred;

- Experience in designing parts and assemblies for high voltage environment is preferred;

- Knowledge with materials and material selection, manufacturing and cleaning processes used for making components for electron beam inspection systems.

- Ability to perform structural and thermal FEA using NX or Comsol preferred.

- Team work spirit with team members

- Experience in designing, fabrication, and testing of mechanical, electro-mechanical modules, and related system interfaces for capital equipment tools is preferred.

- 1+ years of applicable relevant experience on a semiconductor equipment mechanical product is desired.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Experience in product lifecycle management tools, Siemens TCE is desired.

Other information

*Such as another location.

Role within Office

Responsibilities

- 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.

- May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs - specify percentage of travel.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- 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 and deadlines.

- 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 manager, co-workers and customer.

- Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Role within the Factory

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.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

- Can work under deadlines.

- The environment generally is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$157,875-263,125

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.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company's 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

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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Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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