Senior Materials Engineer

Introduction to the job

The mission of the Materials Engineer at ASML is to create incredible products using the latest technology and manufacturing techniques while collaborating with a team of dedicated and high-performing technical experts. Quality is at the forefront of the engineering requirements for this group and we strive to provide the best performing and highest quality products within the scope of the program schedule.

As a Materials Engineer you will serve as the primary materials expert within a multidisciplinary team developing advanced modules and components for the EUV Lithography Light this highly technical and collaborative role you will guide material selections evaluate material compatibility in extreme environments and provide critical input to design tradeoffs. You will play a key role in failure analysis rootcause investigations and ensuring long-term reliability of precision components operating under demanding thermal mechanical and contaminationsensitive conditions.

This position interacts closely with design engineers scientists suppliers and quality teams and is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex materials challenges in a fastpaced hightechnology environment.

Role and responsibilities

Materials Engineering & Technical Expertise

• Evaluate material compatibility within the EUV Lithography Light Source including interactions under high temperature vacuum plasma and contaminationsensitive environments.

• Provide expert materials guidance to design teams throughout concept development detailed design and verification phases.

• Demonstrate strong foundational knowledge of engineering metals including ferrous nonferrous and specialty alloys.

• Apply knowledge of refractory metals and their mechanical thermal and chemical behavior.

• Analyze material interactions such as corrosion diffusion oxidation and multimaterial compatibility.

Characterization Testing & Microstructure Analysis

• Perform and interpret materials evaluation techniques including hardness testing tensile/compressive testing fracture analysis and metallography.

• Analyze material microstructures including grain morphology and phase distribution.

• Evaluate surface conditions such as roughness contamination and surface cleanliness.

• Use advanced characterization tools including SEM EDS/EDX XPS and AFM to support investigations and decision-making.

Failure Analysis & Problem Solving

• Lead or support structured failure analysis and rootcause investigations.

• Document findings recommendations and mitigation strategies through clear technical reports and presentations.

• Relate material behavior to system-level performance and reliability.

CrossFunctional Collaboration & Project Support

• Work closely with development engineers scientists suppliers and QA to resolve materials-related issues.

• Provide technical advisement to Project Leads and contribute to design reviews.

• Support project planning activities including identification of key deliverables timeline development and resource/budget considerations.

• Present technical data and findings to diverse audiences including engineering teams management and suppliers.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Domestic and international travel up to 10%.

Education and experience

• Masters degree required in Materials Science Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering or other related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with PhD in a related field

• Additional experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus

Skills

• Strong customer focus with a commitment to quality efficiency and professionalism.

• Ability to observe analyze and respond effectively to people and technical situations.

• Strong ability to learn and apply new information methods and tools.

• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work output.

• Proven capability to perform effectively in demanding environments with shifting priorities.

• Demonstrated ownership accountability and results-driven mindset.

• Ability to identify bottlenecks and propose improvements.

• Works independently with minimal supervision and collaborates effectively within teams.

• Clear concise and professional communication skillswritten and verbal.

• Ability to build productive working relationships across teams and disciplines.

• Comfortable working within strict procedures and timelines.

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego 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 shift.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist reach and stretch.

This position may require access to controlled technology as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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