Principal Optomechanical Engineer: Lead Tech & Roadmaps

ASML; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

ASML Germany GmbH in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead optomechanical architecture across new development and sustaining programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, define technology roadmaps, and ensure reliable, manufacturable solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive design for reliability and serviceability, and influence engineering roadmaps five to seven years ahead, while balancing performance with manufacturability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant engineering experience including advanced mechanical design and system integration.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience designing machined, sheet metal, molded, additive-manufactured, and flexure-based components.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred) and engineering drawings.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, document control, and change processes.
• Experience with FEA for structural, thermal, vibration, or fluid applications.
• Experience supporting released products through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and obsolescence management.

Responsibilities

• Lead specification, architecture, design, integration, and validation of optomechanical modules and subsystems.
• Develop technology roadmaps and guide research and sustaining strategies.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams through concept to production support.
• Design mechanical and optomechanical parts, assemblies, and alignment solutions.
• Perform tolerance analysis and system-level troubleshooting.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop design improvements for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Support lifecycle planning and configuration control for released products.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, service, quality, and supply chain.
• Provide technical leadership for new technology introductions and upgrades.
• Mentor engineers and foster innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Optomechanical design

System integration

Technical leadership

Finite element analysis

GD&T

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

10–15 years of engineering experience

Master’s or doctoral degree preferred

Tools

PTC Creo

Job description

ASML Germany GmbH in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead optomechanical architecture across new development and sustaining programs. You will guide cross‑functional teams, define technology roadmaps, and ensure reliable, manufacturable solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive design for reliability and serviceability, and influence engineering roadmaps five to seven years ahead, while balancing performance with manufacturability and