Source Research Project Lead

ASML US, LP 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, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA. 

Job Mission 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Source Research Project Lead to join our dynamic and innovative Technology Development team, focused on conceiving and demonstrating the technologies required for next generations of high-power extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and Deep ultraviolet (DUV) light sources.  Both light sources rely on a wide range of unique and challenging technologies, ranging from laser light amplification and high-power optical systems to laser produced laser for EUV generation, electro-optical signal detection and algorithm-based actuation for process control. You are invited to bring your passion, knowledge and expertise in areas of applied physics, plasmas, metrology, optics, controls, lasers, and experiment design to push the boundaries of these technologies forward. 

In this role, you will help to advance the light source technology for next generation products. You will be invited to join the research team responsible for pathfinding and innovating the heart of the EUV source, the drive laser, to enable the performance of the next generation light source products. As a project lead you will organize the team’s tasks in alignment with the teams “3 in a box”, the group lead and architect. Your project team will conceive and evaluate technical concepts and design, and develop experimentation to test the validity of such hypothesis. You will plan and manage resources for such ideation and experimental validation up to full scale architecture performance demonstrations. Furthermore, you will drive innovation to scale light source power and stability by collaborating closely with the Controls and Software team, as well as laser scientists. Finally, you will foster cross-functional teamwork connecting with the droplet generator and tin management research teams towards a holistic light source development vision.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for project leadership of the light source research projects within the S-Next research program and other projects as assigned 

• Scope will include alignment of the roadmaps to the program planning, and project-level execution of the activities within the scope of these roadmaps as they support the program objectives 

• Generation and maintenance of the project plan, detailing all activities to be conducted within the assigned EUV research projects, including test planning, test execution, report generation, etc

• Responsible for understanding of, contributing to the creation, and contextualizing of the execution of the Laser roadmap and portfolio 

• Ensures proper documentation is completed and reviewed for each activity within the project, and that adequate documentation exists for the product program and D&E (feasibility results, test procedures, drawings, BOMs). Facilitate the communication of appropriate knowledge to engineering and product development teams 

• Outward reporting towards senior management of the progress of the assigned research projects 

• Ensure the successful demonstration of system-wide performance targets to meet the future technology roadmap, as conducted by the project members 

• Enable technical project team to successfully identify key scientific learning objectives and corresponding experimental design which will further the technological progress of the EUV source 

• Proactively communicates issues and manages the solution paths. Assesses and highlights risks and develops mitigation plans 

• Supports the Program Manager (provides information, fill-in during absence, etc.) as required 

• Manage and align resources provided by cross-functional teams
• Develop resource plans for experimental campaigns and project related work 

• Management of the triple constraint: timing, budget, and resourcing

Minimum Qualifications 

• BS or MS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience in physics, laser engineering, photonics or equivalent technical field 

• Successful demonstration of project management and leadership over the full life-cycle of a project, with corresponding successful completion and delivery of project objectives 
• Possess very strong skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience 

• Understanding of scientific research methods and strong curiosity 

• The successful candidate will not only have excelled in their technical field, but will have demonstrated inter-personal and communications strengths 

• Hands-on experience with complex system design and build, characterization, troubleshooting  

• Ability to clearly and logically communicate ideas and knowledge to various audiences 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a research project involving multiple stakeholders and constraints 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a part of a team and lead investigation and research efforts 

Other information 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The employee may be required to travel based on business needs
• 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 and noise level
• Extended periods of time in a clean room environment should be expected
• Requires gowning in Class 10K gowning protocol
• May need to work in labs with equipment that emit high-pitched noise
• May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation

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

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.

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