Materials Engineer – Semiconductor Materials & Reliability

asml; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in the United States is seeking a Materials Engineer to serve as the primary materials expert within a multidisciplinary team developing EUV lithography components. You will help ensure highest performance, reliability, and quality while supporting innovation across modules and subsystems.

Key responsibilities include material compatibility assessment, advanced characterization, and leading failure analyses; you will collaborate with design, suppliers, and quality teams and travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Materials Engineering.
• Experience with material characterization and surface evaluation techniques.
• Hands-on use of SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, AFM or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate material compatibility within the EUV Lithography Light Source under high-temperature and vacuum conditions.
• Provide expert materials guidance to design teams through concept to verification.
• Analyze material interactions such as corrosion, diffusion, and oxidation.
• Apply knowledge of ferrous, non-ferrous, specialty alloys, and refractory materials.
• Perform materials evaluation techniques including hardness and tensile testing.
• Analyze microstructures and surface conditions, including roughness and cleanliness.
• Utilize SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, and AFM to support investigations.
• Lead or support structured failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Document findings and recommendations in clear technical reports.
• Collaborate with design, suppliers, and quality teams and present data.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

Skills

Materials engineering

Failure analysis

Characterization techniques

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or related field

5 years of relevant experience

Tools

SEM

EDS/EDX

XPS

AFM

Job description

ASML in the United States is seeking a Materials Engineer to serve as the primary materials expert within a multidisciplinary team developing EUV lithography components. You will help ensure highest performance, reliability, and quality while supporting innovation across modules and subsystems.

Key responsibilities include material compatibility assessment, advanced characterization, and leading failure analyses; you will collaborate with design, suppliers, and quality teams and travel up to 10%