ASML · 14 hours ago
Senior Materials Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $151K/yr
3+ years expASML is a leading company in the semiconductor industry, seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to create innovative products using advanced technology and manufacturing techniques. The role involves evaluating material compatibility, guiding material selections, and ensuring the reliability of components in extreme environments while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate material compatibility within the EUV Lithography Light Source, including interactions under high temperature, vacuum, plasma, and contamination‑sensitive 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, non‑ferrous, and specialty alloys
Apply knowledge of refractory metals and their mechanical, thermal, and chemical behavior
Analyze material interactions such as corrosion, diffusion, oxidation, and multi‑material compatibility
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
Lead or support structured failure analysis and root‑cause investigations
Document findings, recommendations, and mitigation strategies through clear technical reports and presentations
Relate material behavior to system-level performance and reliability
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
Qualification
Required
Master's 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
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 skills—written and verbal
Ability to build productive working relationships across teams and disciplines
Comfortable working within strict procedures and timelines
Preferred
Additional experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments is a plus
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
1995-03-24IPO
Leadership Team
Christophe Fouquet
President and Chief Executive Officer
Marco Pieters
Chief Technology Officer
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