Senior Quality Engineer

ASML Germany GmbH; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 102,375 - 153,563; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

ASML in San Diego is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to ensure DUV systems meet the highest quality and reliability standards. You will lead improvements across parts and processes and support customer success in the factory.

This role requires leading cross-functional teams, applying data-driven methods, and driving continuous quality improvements in a cleanroom environment. Onsite 100% during shifts with protective gear.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing or high-tech hardware.
• Master’s degree in a technical field or Bachelor’s with extensive experience; additional certifications may be required.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality control and assurance activities across multiple teams.
• Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives with data-driven methods.
• Mentor junior specialists in quality practices.
• Develop and deploy quality procedures and standards.

Skills

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvements

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Job description

Introduction to the Job

Join ASML in San Diego as a Senior Quality Engineer and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. Your work will ensure our deep ultraviolet (DUV) systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will improve parts and processes, strengthen performance, and support customer success across the factory.

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead cross-functional improvement initiatives. You will use data, structured methods, and clear communication to prevent issues, solve problems, and sustain results. This role requires working in a cleanroom environment, wearing protective gear for the entire shift. You will be onsite 100% during working hours.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Acts as a role model for quality standards and as mentor to more junior colleagues.


• Supports the development and delivery of Quality processes and tools training.


• Represents Quality Engineering team and participates in cross-sector teams to realize quality solutions.


• Aligns on / thinks of solutions with counter parts from multiple adjacent groups.


• Interacts and builds a cross sector network.


• Leads and drives projects to resolve quality problems.


• Introduces and drives new quality approaches.


• Leads process improvements at cluster level, implementing best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


• Self-propelling within own area of expertise, subject to high-level managerial direction.

Quality Control, Assurance & Compliance

Leads quality control and assurance activities, manages inspections, audits, and tests. Ensures adherence to established quality standards.

Uses advanced data analysis techniques to identify trends, potential risks, and areas for improvement. Supports and contributes to technical & organizational risk management activities.

Contributes to the development of enhanced quality management systems and processes.

Provides guidance to junior specialists in quality control, assurance & compliance.

Leads improvement projects, with impact on various teams within the department.

Provide leadership in driving continuous improvement through effective quality control practices.

Expert Knowledge, Advice & Capability Building

Develops and provides technical training within the own area of expertise on quality methodologies and best practices.

Provides knowledge and advise to colleagues and managers.

Mentors junior quality specialists in training techniques and content development.

Procedures, Standards Development & Adherence

Contributes to quality management systems and processes.

Promotes and manages the adoption & adherence of quality procedures and standards.

Deploys expertise related competences.

Performance & Data Analytics

Leads more complex data analysis activities, using advanced statistical techniques to analyze quality data and generate actionable recommendations.

Identifies root causes of quality issues through data-driven insights and contributes to the design of improved quality processes.

Documenting & Reporting

Leads the documentation of complex quality processes, contributing to the development of improved procedures and protocols.

Generates detailed reports on quality performance, highlighting trends, areas for improvement, and potential risks.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Leads root cause analysis for more complex quality issues across teams, applying advanced problem-solving techniques to identify underlying causes.

Develops and implements solutions to prevent recurrence of quality deviations.

Process Improvement

Leads process improvement projects, applying data analysis to identify root causes of inefficiencies.

Develops and implements more complex process enhancements, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve quality-related goals.

Ensures that process improvements are implemented in the organization, in process descriptions, systems and architecture.

Manage Customer Expectations

Leads interactions with customers, understanding their quality-related needs and concerns. Resolves issues within established guidelines, and ensures that customer expectations are met.

Applies advanced communication skills to manage customer expectations, ensuring alignment with quality standards and processes.

Culture & Community

Live the Living Quality & Excellence culture by enabling employees to own quality and creating a safe environment where employees can speak‑up on Q&E topics.

Actively promote/use of the Q&E Reward & Recognition program and Q&E Communication Strategy.

Be an active member within the Q&E Community and related events.

Stakeholder Management

Creates a relevant network of stakeholders of in- and external counterparts.

Stakeholders are typically other (senior) experts and/or Team Leaders

Organizes an adequate feedback loop on achieved results and secures reliable business insights. Explains and convinces internal and external parties about chosen solutions, based on content-driven arguments.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering, or other relevant area with thorough experience or Bachelor degree with deep/extensive experience. Pending the expertise area additional certifications may be required. Required minimum of eight years experience in quality engineering and/or within manufacturing and/or high‑tech hardware.

Skills

Problem‑Solving Expert, Manages Complexity, Balances stakeholders, Optimizes Work Processes, Risk Management, Data Analysis (Statistical Process Control Expert), Quality tools, Quality Control & Assurance Expert, Embed Learning, Collaborates, Ensures Accountability, Communicates Effectively and Audit Experience.

Salary

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$102,375-153,563

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

Benefits

• The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.


• Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan.


• Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

For more information, contact the Recruiter or Compensation & Benefits in the US.

Application Deadline

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

Controlled Technology Access

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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