Optical Engineer - Source Laser

Are you ready to take the next step in your ASML journey? As an Optical Engineer – Source Laser, you’ll be at the forefront of advancing our High Power Seed Module (HPSM) technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your optics expertise, collaborate across Departments, and directly influence the performance of our Drive Laser systems.

• You will lead technical optics topics and collaborate across disciplines to meet key roadmap milestones. Your responsibilities include:

• Drive optical design, modeling, and validation for the High Power Seed Module (HPSM).

• Own functional deliverables that improve Drive Laser performance and availability.

• Perform ray tracing and optical system design using Zemax.

• Support integration and troubleshooting of the Source Laser system.

• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and suppliers to resolve issues and align on technical direction.

• Lead root cause analysis and implement structural solutions for complex optical issues.

• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and project teams.

• Master’s degree or PhD in physics, optics, opto-mechatronics or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in optical modeling and hands-on troubleshooting.

• Proficient in Zemax and MATLAB; Python and SSA/Azure cloud experience is a plus.

• Background in high-power laser optics, UV optics, or plasma physics is preferred.

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

• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence without authority and drive issue resolution end-to-end.

• Analytical mindset with experience in data processing and modeling.

• Hands-on experience with high-power pulsed lasers is a plus.

• Clear communicator who can simplify complex optics problems.

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Please submit a cover letter with your application.

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Work Experience: 2-3 years

Travel: 10%

Education Level: Master,PhD

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Team: Design Engineering and Architecture

Technical Field: Optical