ASML · 8 hours ago
Controls Scientist
San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$154K/yr - $231K/yr
4+ years expASML US, LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. The Controls Scientist will innovate control strategies, design experiments, and develop advanced control solutions for next generation EUV light sources.
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Responsibilities
Innovate new control strategies and concepts aligned with long term EUV source technology roadmaps
Design, execute, and analyze experiments to characterize dynamic system behavior
Own and mature one or more controls related competencies or technologies
Coordinate the specification of system functionalities, and design the system Develop and validate feedback, feedforward, predictive, and machine learning based controllers
Build and use system level simulations and digital twins to evaluate architectures and algorithms
Integrate metrology and actuator data into robust, real time control frameworks
Operate test benches and EUV prototype systems, and execute technical test plans independently
Implement and test algorithms using rapid prototyping environments (e.g., Python, model in the loop, etc.)
Identify system limitations and translate findings into improved controls approaches
Define requirements, performance budgets, and verification criteria for controls solutions
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies across research and development interfaces
Support technical contact for controls topics with SE, D&E, and research partners
Work closely with Laser, Plasma, Droplet Generation, Tin Management, Systems Engineering, and Software and Firmware teams
Contribute to integrated system design and roadmap discussions
Produce clear documentation of algorithms, models, experimental results, and handoff criteria
Support organizational alignment on roles and responsibilities within the research structure
Present findings and recommendations to technical leaders and cross functional teams
Perform duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. with a minimum of 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with at least 6+ years of experience in Controls Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline
Strong competence with the various tools, procedures, programming languages used to accomplish the job
Strong foundation in control theory, dynamic systems, system identification, and modeling
Experience conducting experiments on complex physical systems
Proficiency with scientific programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Strong communication and cross functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with lasers, plasma systems, real time control hardware, or high precision mechatronics
Exposure to machine learning for control applications
Familiarity with EUV lithography or semiconductor capital equipment
Excellent knowledge of and experience with Matlab and Simulink
Experience with System Identification desirable
Working knowledge of C/C++ and Python desirable
Working knowledge of firmware development/VHDL desirable
Experience with embedded software systems desirable
Experience with FPGA desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
401k plan
Eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Company
ASML
ASML is a manufacturer of chip-making equipment.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$526.46M2022-05-10Post Ipo Debt· $526.46M
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Leadership Team
Christophe Fouquet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Marco Pieters
Chief Technology Officer
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