Internship - Source Mask Optimization

Introduction

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Job Mission

As a member in the Source & Mask Optimization group, you will contribute to the continuing shrink of semiconductor devices through resolution enhancement, match the imaging performance across a fleet of scanners, and assist in future scanner design.

Job Description

In Source & Mask Optimization group:

• Conduct research and software development to co-optimize the light source, lenses and mirrors, and dose and focus settings within the XT, NXT, and NXE scanners as well as the photomask patterns, their sub-resolution assist features, and their target design.
• Use the optical physics, modern optimization and machine learning algorithms, and/or C++/Python software design.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time

Education and Experience

• Must be pursuing a MS or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, data science or related relevant field of engineering
• Knowledge of or familiar with scientific simulation, numerical methods, image processing, optimization, computational geometry, machine learning, data sciences is a good plus.
• Experience / knowledge of or familiar C++, Python, or other object-oriented software development.
• Solid understanding in data structures and algorithms.
• Knowledge of or familiar with developing and debugging multi-threaded/parallel applications.
• Familiar with UNIX environment and scripting languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Diversity & Inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Jose, CA.  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of sh