Senior Controls Engineer

ASML

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $109,200–$150,150 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 37 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $168k

This role $130k

$99k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $142,687–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $168k 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 42 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $133,487–$192,750 across 28 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Controls Engineer

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As a Senior Controls Engineer on the Mechatronics and Controls Engineering team, you will develop advanced control solutions for high-precision mechatronic systems to improve the performance and reliability of technology supporting semiconductor production. You will own complex solutions from early research through integration and qualification, translating product needs into requirements, specifications, and verification plans. Your daily work involves developing control concepts, creating detailed designs and models, and mentoring a small team of engineers while coordinating across various disciplines. The role requires expertise in control theory, system dynamics, modeling, simulation, and testing. You will utilize tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python to solve technical problems. This position focuses on the specific challenge of advancing lithography technology through practical, scalable engineering solutions for complex mechatronic modules within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Skills

Control Theory System Dynamics Modeling Simulation MATLAB Simulink Python Mechatronics Electromechanical Systems data-analysis Integration Testing Verification Plans

What you'll do

Design and deliver advanced control solutions for complex mechatronic modules.
Translate product needs into technical requirements, specifications, interfaces, and verification plans.
Develop control concepts, evaluate feasibility, and select appropriate materials and technologies.
Create detailed designs, models, documentation, test methods, and qualification plans.
Integrate subsystems and investigate performance issues to recommend improvements based on test results.
Identify technical, schedule, quality, and safety risks to support project planning and execution.
Mentor a team of engineers by sharing knowledge and reviewing technical decisions.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, controls engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience developing controls for complex mechatronic or electromechanical systems.
Experience leading technical work and advising engineering leaders or project managers.
Strong knowledge of control theory, system dynamics, modeling, simulation, integration, and testing.
Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or comparable engineering and data-analysis tools.
Experience working with adjacent engineering disciplines and understanding subsystem interactions.
Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined in U.S. Export Administration Regulations.