CareerPlan

Plasma and Laser Physics Engineer

San Diego, CA, USAFull-time$119k–$175k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Validate and optimize Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) source performance for next-generation lithography technology.

Role type

Senior IC plasma and laser physics engineer

Builds

EUV light source prototypes and systems for semiconductor manufacturing

Domain

Semiconductor equipment / EUV lithography

Required skills

plasma physics, optics, laser generation and amplification, laser-plasma interactions, debris mitigation, control systems, experimental design, root-cause analysis, MATLAB, Python, large dataset analysis, laboratory instrumentation operation

Preferred skills

semiconductor equipment development, optical metrology, clean room operations

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, automated diagnostic tools, advanced diagnostic equipment

Responsibilities

Develop system-level expertise on EUV light source performance; Design, execute, and document scientific experiments to validate prototype hardware and software; Collect, process, and analyze large datasets; Troubleshoot complex performance issues and perform root-cause analysis; Create clear technical documentation and communicate findings to stakeholders; Support customer escalations through remote and on-site troubleshooting; Provide technical training to factory and field engineering teams; Ensure safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC