Principal Engineer, Thermal & Fluids Systems

ASML

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Location
San Diego, CA
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$160,400–$220,550 / yr
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6 days ago
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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 49 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Engineer, Thermal & Fluids Systems

As a Principal Engineer, Thermal & Fluids Systems, you will serve as a technical lead within a delivery team focused on mitigating tin debris in Laser-Produced Plasma EUV systems. You will provide leadership to a cross-functional team of scientists and engineers to design and develop thermal and flow solutions that prevent debris from coating critical optical components. Your daily responsibilities include owning the technical roadmap, defining hardware requirements, interpreting CFD results for process optimization, and managing the product development lifecycle from conception to production. The role requires expertise in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer analysis, and materials science in extreme environments involving liquid metals. You will utilize your skills in prototyping, system troubleshooting, and technical documentation to solve complex engineering challenges related to semiconductor processing equipment and gas flow elements within process chambers.

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical design and development of hardware solutions to mitigate tin debris in EUV systems.
  • Use engineering intuition and CFD/FEA data to advocate for specific technical program directions to stakeholders.
  • Identify and drive the execution of concepts addressing thermal, flow, and mechanical performance gaps.
  • Define architecture, prototyping requirements, and practical trade-offs between optimal designs and feasible engineering solutions.
  • Author and review sub-module specification documents and coordinate reviews with Systems Engineering teams.
  • Establish test protocols, analyze data, and recommend design or operational changes based on results.
  • Assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with the leadership team.
  • Mentor and oversee the activities of junior engineers and cross-functional technical teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials) or a related technical discipline.
  • MS or PhD strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • 6+ years of experience for MS holders or 3+ years for PhD holders in a technical leadership role with expertise in thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
  • Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined by U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
  • Experience interpreting and applying CFD results to guide hardware and process optimization (preferred).
  • Experience with materials in extreme environments, liquid metals, and chamber design elements (preferred).
  • Previous experience in the design of semiconductor processing equipment is a strong plus.

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