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Senior Mechanical Engineer

ASML
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Dec 2025
💰 $117,000/yr

About the role

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

The mission of the Mechanical Design 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.

Job Description

  • Leads the mechanical design of an assigned light source sub-system project through direct technical advice, specifications/design, approvals, and collaboration with Development Engineering team.
  • Assists in providing a broad mechanical engineering design and engineering fundamentals background. This includes strong understanding of engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
  • Broad understanding and ability to apply principles for design of precision mechanics, tolerancing, and manufacturing methods.
  • Design for manufacturability in low volume products, and design for configuration management.
  • Assumes engineering responsibility for component and subassembly test development, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
  • Perform analytical analysis for thermal and structural components and sub-modules.
  • Assists in project planning including key deliverables, timeline, and budget.
  • Works with other Engineers analysts and CAD Designers for prototype and pilot detailed design.
  • Supports driving full documentation of design including, BOM, drawings, and procedures.
  • Interacts closely with development engineers, scientists, suppliers, and QA to resolve quality issues.
  • Advises Project Leads with technical expertise
  • Advises and mentors lower level mechanical design engineers
  • Presents technical data to a broad audience
  • Possible travel domestic / international (10%)
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience. Can consider a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant work experience. 

Experience

  • Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats
  • Skilled in designing complex parts and / or assemblies
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams and able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience with tolerance analysis at system and subsystem level.
  • Working knowledge of engineering materials i.e. ferrous and non-ferrous/refractory metals.
  • Proficiency in making 2D drawings and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) required.
  • Proficiency in Solid Modelling required. Siemens NX preferred
  • Proficiency in PLM software, Siemens Team Center Engineering preferred
  • Experience performing and reviewing Finite Element Analysis, Ansys or NX simulation preferred, with the ability to validate with hand calculations. Knowledge and experience with acoustics design and analysis is a plus
  • Previous experience working in the Semiconductor industry preferred
  • Working knowledge of standard machining and fabrication techniques highly preferred (design for manufacturing).  Knowledge of welding practices a plus.
  • Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio & Outlook) required
  • Ability to organize work effectively and have a systematic approach to problem solving in a dynamic work environment.

Personal 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 c

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