Principal Mechanical Engineer

ASML

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$160,400–$220,550 / yr
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3 days ago
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This role $190k
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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 48 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $126,800–$176,625 across 29 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer on the Light Conditioning Function team, you will serve as a technical leader for optomechanical architecture and design across new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives. You will lead the specification, design, integration, and validation of complex optomechanical modules while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure products are reliable and manufacturable. Your daily work involves developing technology roadmaps, performing tolerance analysis, conducting finite element analysis for structural or thermal applications, and leading root cause investigations for field issues. You will utilize 3D CAD software, specifically PTC Creo, and apply GD&T principles to design machined, sheet metal, molded, and additive-manufactured components. This role addresses critical challenges in the development of industrial laser systems and optomechanical systems within the semiconductor manufacturing equipment domain, ensuring long-term product performance and innovation.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn in California?

Median $166250 from 40 postings across 9 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the specification, architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex optomechanical modules and subsystems.
  • Develop technology roadmaps and guide research, feasibility studies, and long-term engineering decisions for future products.
  • Design mechanical parts, assemblies, fixtures, and alignment solutions using advanced engineering principles.
  • Perform tolerance analysis, finite element analysis, and system-level troubleshooting to resolve performance and manufacturing issues.
  • Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for production, field, and customer-reported problems.
  • Manage product lifecycle activities including engineering change requests, component obsolescence, and configuration control.
  • Provide technical leadership for new technology introductions, product upgrades, and retrofit solutions.
  • Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or a related field (preferred).
  • 10–15 years of relevant experience in advanced mechanical design, system integration, technical leadership, and product lifecycle responsibilities.
  • Experience designing machined, sheet metal, molded, additive-manufactured, and flexure-based components and assemblies.
  • Proficiency with three-dimensional CAD software and detailed engineering drawings; PTC Creo is preferred.
  • Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, documentation control systems, and engineering change processes.
  • Experience with finite element analysis involving structural, thermal, vibration, or fluid dynamics applications.
  • Familiarity with industrial laser systems, optomechanical systems, or semiconductor manufacturing equipment (preferred).

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