Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer
$117,750 - $176,625 USD yearly
Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance, including laser generation and amplification, laser-plasma interactions, and debris mitigation.
Originally posted 20 August 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 3 November 2026.
About the role
As a Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer within the EUV Source Performance team, you will validate and optimize EUV source performance across laser generation, laser-plasma interactions, debris mitigation, and control systems.
What you'll do
- Apply theoretical models, scientific methods, and experimental techniques to analyze EUV light source performance across multiple technical disciplines.
- Design, execute, and document scientific experiments to validate and optimize prototype hardware and software performance.
- Develop and execute system and subsystem test plans, ensuring traceability of system requirements.
- Collect, process, and analyze large datasets using MATLAB, Python, and automated diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshoot complex performance issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions and design improvements.
- Support customer escalations through remote and on-site troubleshooting, data analysis, and system recovery activities.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- 5 years of related experience.
- Experience with optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, or control systems.
- Experience working with complex system integration and multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Experience designing and executing scientific experiments for product development and validation.
- Proficiency with MATLAB, Python, or similar data analysis and modeling tools.
Nice to have
- Master's or PhD in Plasma Physics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with semiconductor equipment development.
- Hands-on experience operating optical, electrical, or plasma-related laboratory instrumentation.
Skills: EUV light source, laser generation, laser-plasma interactions, optical metrology, semiconductor equipment
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This role has been open 74 days — below the 83-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Lithography Systems
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Open roles in category
54
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Median days open
83 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$135k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | ASML | All employers we track in this specialty (54 roles · 13 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 36 | 54 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 344 | 10093 · 105 employers |
| Median days open | 51 d | 83 d (−32 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $135k |
Skills observed across this category: EUV light source, laser generation, laser-plasma interactions, optical metrology, semiconductor equipment
Who's hiring in this category
- ASML (this employer) · 30 open roles · median 54 d
- Applied Materials · 4 open roles · median 123 d
- Micron Technology · 4 open roles · median 176 d
- GlobalFoundries · 3 open roles · median 133 d
- Onto Innovation · 3 open roles · median 103 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 2 open roles · median 131 d
How we counted: 54 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Lithography Systems) roles from 13 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 3 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.