Magnet Engineer

Job Description

xLight is seeking an experienced magnet engineer to design, specify and procure magnets for an accelerator-based source of EUV light. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic, start-up environment and will thrive working in a small group setting in close collaboration with the scientific and engineering teams. Critical aspects of the work will focus on the design, specification, procurement and installation of the entire magnet system and related components and hardware. Relevant experience with an accelerator facility, Department of Defense, or Department of Energy National Laboratory (synchrotron, free-electron laser, fusion, etc.) is advantageous to the successful candidate.

About the Company

xLight is on a mission to build the next-generation light source to power the future of semiconductor manufacturing. Our approach harnesses the power of free-electron lasers, utilizing accelerator-based methods in use globally at scientific user facilities. Extending this technology, we are developing an industrial-grade light source, engineered for continuous operation, to meet the sophisticated demands of next-gen patterning, metrology, and inspection applications.

Responsibilities

• Based on the physics design of the machine, determine the requirements and engineering specifications for the magnets
• Develop and oversee all magnet design, procurement and installation processes, including magnetic measurements and QA
• Manage the technical documentation, requirements and drawings required to procure and implement the magnet system

Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Chemistry or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience with the design of accelerator/detector magnets or similar magnet systems
• 10 years of experience using engineering analysis tools such as FEA software and/or OPERA/TOSCA, multi-physics engineering analysis
• Magnetic measurement expertise
• Magnet manufacturing and vendor management experience

Desired Skills

• Experience in requirements determination, costs, and time estimations for magnet system procurement, installation and testing.
• Experience with the magnet power supplies

Equal Opportunity Statement

xLight Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.