Senior Production Engineer

ASML • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At ASML, we bring together the brightest minds in science and technology to create lithography systems that power the world’s most advanced microchips. These chips enable faster, more energy-efficient electronics that shape the future of technology. As a Senior Production Engineer in our San Diego factory, you will play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes that support ASML’s mission to push the boundaries of innovation. Your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of our products, helping leading chipmakers deliver smaller, more powerful devices. This is your opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, dynamic environment. As a Senior Production Engineer, you will design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and scalability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to industrialize production methods and support new product introductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, JMP, or Minitab.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Design of Experiments (DOE) principles.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues at all levels.
• Analyze data and translate findings into actionable improvements.
• Work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Show attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Drive results and take ownership of tasks.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and technologies.
• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• Must be willing to lift up to 20 pounds and spend the majority of time (greater than 90% less break time) on the floor working on tools and in the factory.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, or software troubleshooting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve yield, cycle time, and capacity.
• Design and execute qualification tests for process or equipment changes.
• Analyze production data using statistical methods and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Investigate root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and report factory metrics, including yield and cycle-time data.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects across the factory.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees