Internship - Physics Research

Are you a master student in physics, with an interest in theoretical physics? Do you have knowledge of physical modelling, optics, Fourier analysis and scientific programming languages, such as Matematica, Python or Matlab? If so, this internship opportunity may be interesting for you!

ASML US 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. 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, the 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.

Background information

ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. We provide chipmakers with sophisticated hardware to achieve lithographic patterning of several nm-size microchip features. The unprecedented precision and accuracy of our tools would not be possible without highly advanced optical measurement systems. Furthermore it is vital for us to stay ahead of competition. This is why ASML Research continuously explores novel methods to generate, manipulate, illuminate, and measure light at wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Role and responsibilities

Continuing shrink of semiconductor structures requires continuous improvements of metrology and imaging tools. A key enabler for these are novel, high-brightness light sources across the electromagnetic spectrum, particularly including wavelengths where no efficient lasers exist, such as extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and ultrabroadband (white light) sources. Advancement of these light sources can directly lead to new tools for ASML that can be integrated into ASML's metrology portfolio. In this internship, you will focus on one such promising technology in which ultrashort laser pulses are focused into a hollow core fiber filled with gas, leading to light conversion to a variety of wavelengths due to nonlinear processes in the gas. These processes include white light generation by extreme spectral broadening caused by the Kerr effect, as well as generation of XUV light due to high harmonic generation. In the internship, you will use and further develop existing numerical modeling tools to simulate the propagation of laser pulses through a fiber, coupled to the high harmonic generation process, to predict and optimize the properties of the generated XUV light.

Education and experience

• Student working towards a MS/PhD degree, in Physics.

• Have an affinity with physical modelling, optics and Fourier analysis;

• Are a critical thinker, driven and have good communication skills;

• Have knowledge of scientific programming languages like Mathematica, Matlab or Python;

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• 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 and deadlines.

• 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 manager, co-workers and customer.

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

• Ability to influence.