Materials Engineer

ASML

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$109,200–$150,150 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $161k
This role $130k
$99k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $135,230–$186,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $161k for comparable roles.

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About ASML

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient.

ASML currently has 51 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,312–$177,469 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Materials Engineer

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 Source. You will provide technical leadership regarding material selection, compatibility, characterization, and reliability for components operating in demanding thermal, mechanical, vacuum, plasma, and contamination-sensitive environments. Your daily responsibilities include evaluating material interactions such as corrosion and oxidation, performing microstructure analysis, and leading root-cause investigations to ensure long-term product performance. You will utilize specialized tools including SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, and AFM to conduct technical evaluations. The role requires expertise in engineering metals, specialty alloys, and refractory materials to solve complex challenges within the semiconductor industry. You will collaborate with design engineers and scientists to provide data-driven recommendations during the product development lifecycle for high-tech manufacturing applications.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate material compatibility under extreme conditions including high temperature, vacuum, plasma, and contamination.
  • Provide expert guidance on material selection for components during concept development and design phases.
  • Analyze complex material interactions such as corrosion, diffusion, oxidation, and multi-material compatibility.
  • Perform and interpret mechanical testing, metallography, and surface condition evaluations.
  • Utilize advanced characterization tools like SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, and AFM to support technical decisions.
  • Lead structured failure analysis and root-cause investigations to improve product reliability.
  • Document findings and mitigation strategies through clear technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Provide technical recommendations during design reviews to resolve materials-related challenges with cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nano Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's or PhD degree is preferred.
  • Must have 5 years of relevant experience in Materials Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of engineering metals, specialty alloys, and refractory materials.
  • Experience with material characterization, microstructural analysis, and surface evaluation techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with analytical tools such as SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, and AFM.
  • Experience supporting failure analysis, root-cause investigations, and reliability improvement efforts.
  • Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

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