Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Advanced Semiconductor Systems

ASML • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ASML’s Manufacturing Engineering team supports the production of highly complex optical, mechanical, electrical, and system-level assemblies used in advanced lithography systems. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive process development, optimization, and sustainment in a high-tech manufacturing environment, ensuring stable, capable, and cost-efficient processes from early design through volume production. This posting includes three positions, each supporting a specific manufacturing area: New Product Introduction (NPI), Top-Level System Integration, and Optics. Final assignment will be based on the candidate’s experience and alignment with business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in NPI, process development, or product transfer
• Experience with DOE, FMEA, SPC, and validation methodologies
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Design, Supply Chain, Quality)
• Strong background in process documentation and change management
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in system integration, complex assemblies, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience troubleshooting multi-disciplinary systems (mechanical, electrical, software)
• Experience with test systems, system validation, and production builds
• Familiarity with high-tech or semiconductor manufacturing environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in optics, precision assemblies, or electro-mechanical manufacturing
• Experience with optical alignment, metrology, or high-precision systems preferred
• Experience with SPC, DOE, and process capability analysis
• Familiarity with cleanroom manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Hands-on, detail-oriented with strong ownership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on yield, cost, and stability
• Requires regular onsite presence and hands-on production support
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in optics, laser systems, lithography, or precision electro-mechanical assemblies
• Experience supporting NPI / product transfers into manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent training
• Experience with automated test systems and metrology tools

Responsibilities

• Own and sustain manufacturing processes to ensure quality, yield, and throughput performance
• Lead process development and NPI activities, including manufacturing readiness, pilot builds, and transition to volume production
• Translate product and design requirements into robust manufacturing processes, documentation, and control plans
• Apply structured problem-solving methods (SPC, DOE, FMEA, root cause analysis) to improve process capability and reduce variation
• Analyze manufacturing and test data (yield trends, paretos, Cpk) to identify improvement opportunities and drive corrective actions
• Troubleshoot complex issues across optical, electro-mechanical, and system-level builds and tests
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and Production to resolve issues and improve product robustness
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (work instructions, standard work, control plans, BOMs)
• Execute change management activities (COs, TDNs) to ensure controlled process updates
• Identify and implement improvements to yield, cycle time, cost, and equipment performance using Lean principles
• Support equipment qualification, tooling improvements, and production readiness activities
• Provide hands-on support on the production floor and in cleanroom environments
• Train and support technicians and production staff on processes and best practices
• Lead new product introduction and process development, ensuring smooth transition from design to manufacturing.
• Drive manufacturing readiness, pilot builds, and product launches
• Develop end-to-end manufacturing processes (flows, PFMEA, control plans)
• Partner with design teams to ensure manufacturability (DFM)
• Lead process validation activities (DOE, GR&R, MSA)
• Own system-level manufacturing processes for integration and final test
• Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and system-level issues
• Analyze system performance data and improve stability and throughput
• Support system build, qualification, and production ramp
• Own and improve optical assembly and alignment processes
• Troubleshoot optical system performance and test failures
• Support metrology tools and optical test systems
• Drive improvements in precision alignment, yield, and defect reduction

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior