Materials Engineer, Semiconductors & EUV Reliability

ASML US, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in San Diego seeks a Materials Engineer to serve as the materials expert for the EUV Lithography Light Source, ensuring performance and reliability.

You will lead material selection, characterization, and failure analyses, collaborating with design, suppliers, and quality teams, and traveling up to 10% as needed.

Requires a Bachelor's in Materials Science or related field and 5 years of experience; Master's/PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related field; Master's/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Materials Engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of engineering metals, alloys, and refractory materials.
• Experience with material characterization and surface evaluation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, AFM or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on material selection and compatibility.
• Perform characterization and microstructure analysis.
• Lead or support structured failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and quality groups throughout product development.
• Present data and recommendations to engineering teams and management.

Skills

Materials engineering

Failure analysis

Reliability engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SEM

EDS/EDX

XPS

AFM

Job description

ASML US, LLC in San Diego seeks a Materials Engineer to serve as the materials expert for the EUV Lithography Light Source, ensuring performance and reliability.

You will lead material selection, characterization, and failure analyses, collaborating with design, suppliers, and quality teams, and traveling up to 10% as needed.

Requires a Bachelor's in Materials Science or related field and 5 years of experience; Master's/PhD preferred.