Source Research Project Lead
Core
Lead research projects for next-generation high-power extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and Deep ultraviolet (DUV) light sources, focusing on laser light amplification, optical systems, and process control.
Role type
Senior IC research project lead (applied physics/laser engineering)
Builds
Pathfinding and innovating the heart of the EUV source (drive laser) to enable future light source products
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Applied physics / Photonics / Laser engineering
Required skills
Project leadership, experimental design, complex system design and build, characterization, troubleshooting, roadmap alignment, resource management, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Advanced training in applied physics, plasmas, metrology, optics, controls, lasers
Technologies
EUV light sources, DUV light sources, laser light amplification, high-power optical systems, laser produced plasma, electro-optical signal detection, algorithm-based actuation
Responsibilities
Organize team tasks in alignment with group lead and architect; conceive and evaluate technical concepts and design; plan and manage resources for ideation and experimental validation; drive innovation to scale light source power and stability; manage the triple constraint (timing, budget, resourcing); ensure successful demonstration of system-wide performance targets; enable technical team to identify scientific learning objectives and experimental design; proactively communicate issues and manage solution paths; manage and align resources provided by cross-functional teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership