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Internship - Droplet Generation Research

San Diego, CA, USAInternship2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10

Core

Research role focused on defining the architecture for a stable molten tin droplet generator to fuel next-generation extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources for lithography machines.

Role type

Research Scientist (Droplet Generation)

Builds

Next-generation EUV light source technologies for semiconductor lithography

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) Lithography / Applied Physics

Required skills

Experimental design, DOE design, Troubleshooting, Data analysis, Scientific method application, Rapid prototyping, Metrology selection, System performance testing

Preferred skills

Microfluidics, Liquid jet breakup, Droplet coalescence, Piezoelectricity, Acoustics, High pressure applications, Ceramic component design, Droplet formation, Sprays, Injectors, Ultrasonic/chemical cleaning, MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, NI LabVIEW

Responsibilities

Identify scientific learning objectives and design experiments, Demonstrate system-wide performance targets, Develop and execute system/subsystem performance tests, Troubleshoot tin delivery, vacuum, and optical modules, Document learning and communicate to engineering teams, Work independently and in teams to deliver research objectives

Seniority

Internship (PhD or MS ongoing)