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Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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asml logoAsml · San Jose, CA
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Requirements

  • Technical Skills
  • Requirements & Specification Management Translate requirements into clear, traceable technical specifications
  • Align interfaces to enable reliable design, integration, and validation
  • Engineering Development Applies expertise in precision motion, optics, laser physics, and tolerancing
  • Develop solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule targets
  • Drive sound trade-offs and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Integration, Verification & Validation Plan and execute validation activities to ensure release readiness
  • Support system integration through strong coordination and traceability
  • Delivers solutions from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
  • Leadership & Behavioral Skills
  • Drives Results: Converts strategy into clear plans and delivers outcomes
  • Self-Aware: Actively seeks feedback and adapts to improve effectiveness
  • Values Differences: Leverages diverse perspectives for better decisions
  • Builds Teams: Creates aligned, high-performing, and inclusive teams
  • Drives Vision: Communicates clear direction and sustains focus through complexity
  • Additional Information
  • ~15% travel may be required
  • The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
  • $177,000-265,500
  • All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
  • Inclusion and diversity
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Benefits

Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

Introduction to the job As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver advanced modules and tools that enable next-generation optically enhanced performance in our e-beam systems. Working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will ensure solutions meet system performance, cost, and schedule requirements while supporting scalable, serviceable products. This role spans hands-on engineering through technical leadership-owning complex module development, driving roadmap direction, and ensuring seamless system-level integration across current and future technologies. Role and responsibilities Own end-to-end technical delivery for module performance and major project scope Lead design, integration, and realization of complex opto-mechanical systems Make and guide technical trade-offs across sub-modules and system interfaces Collaborate with internal teams and external partners in complex environments Shape multi-year technical strategy and roadmap for your domain Ensure system integration, validation, and delivery across multiple designs Education and experience MSc or PhD in a relevant engineering field 10+ years of industry experience in optics, lasers, and opto-mechanical or related domains


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