PLC Development Engineer

ASML•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. As a PLC Engineer, you'll help develop and integrate highly reliable industrial automation and control systems that support ASML's advanced EUV lithography platforms. Your work will contribute to the innovation and performance of complex, high-precision systems that are driving the future of semiconductor manufacturing. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, implementation, validation, and integration of PLC-based control systems for ASML's EUV technologies. Working closely with system architects, software engineers, electrical engineers, and suppliers, you'll help deliver reliable and serviceable automation solutions that meet demanding performance, quality, and schedule requirements. You'll report into the Development & Engineering organization and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to support system development and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
At least 5 years of experience designing PLC-based industrial automation and control systems.
Experience programming Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal, PLCSIM, HMI, and related Siemens tools.
Experience with Siemens SIMIT simulation platform and PLC validation methodologies.
Proficiency with LAD, SCL, FBD, and STL programming languages.
Experience implementing PID control loops, serial communications, and industrial control architectures.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system requirements.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic systems at the module and system level.
Experience with PLC test benches, digital twins, design validation, and qualification activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with auto-generated PLC code from Simulink models and broader system-level concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design software and firmware for Siemens PLC systems that meet system requirements, cost targets, and project schedules.
Participate in defining system specifications and translating requirements into robust control solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of reliable products.
Select and evaluate hardware architectures and components for complex, high-precision systems.
Apply and promote best practices in PLC design, architecture, and industrial automation methodologies.
Develop and maintain PLC test benches and simulation environments to validate software before deployment.
Support system integration, troubleshooting, validation, and qualification activities.
Contribute to technical roadmaps and adoption of new technologies and engineering methods.
Provide accurate project status updates and technical documentation to engineering leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.