Laser Support Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US 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. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world's leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

Job Mission

The Laser Support Engineer will be responsible for performing numerous activities during the preparation and demonstration of technologies on a Laser Technology roadmap. The role will support the Laser Source Research team with lab activities, organization and basic analysis of data taken in the lab.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a system for tracking utilization of labs, lab equipment and lab supplies.
  
• Work directly with Laser Engineers and Scientists to execute tests in laser labs and EUV sources, including alignment of lasers, system setups, and maintaining support equipment.
  
• Support documentation of test procedures based on outlines from Laser Engineers and Scientists.
  
• Independently carry out routine analysis of data taken in the lab based on processes from Laser Engineers and Scientists
  
• Develop standard operating procedures for labs based on test procedures
  
• Contribute to the PERT for activities of new technologies and integration into a EUV source.
  
• Champion a safety culture in the laboratory and continuously improve the engineering controls for safety in the laboratory.
  
• Work independently and assist the project lead by leading a small team in delivering key objectives
  
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
• Ability to work in any shift based on project needs
  

Education and experience

• Requires a BS with 1+ years experience in physical science or engineering discipline.
  
• Familiar with the engineering development process from requirements to design to assembly to testing of assemblies.
  
• Hands on experience working with lasers.
  
• Experience working in a lab environment.
  

Skills

To thrive in this job, you'll need the following skills:

• Result driven, ability to plan and prioritize.
  
• The drive, energy and initiative to achieve continuous improvement.
  
• Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment.
  
• Ability to work onsite in first, second or third shift, as needed
  
• Must be a person of high integrity with strong engineering skills
  
• Ability to build effective relationships. Possess an open, honest and collaborative style.
  
• Must possess a detail-oriented, hands-on approach individually and within an engineering team.
  
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
  
• Ability to influence without power.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  

Other information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
  
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus including working while fully gowned in a clean room environment.
  
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
• The employee may be required to travel based on business needs.
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
  
• Extended periods of time in a clean room environment should be expected. Requires gowning in Class 10K gowning protocol.
  
• May need to work in labs with equipment that emit high-pitched noise.
  
• May spend extended periods of time at a computer workstation.
  

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$67,875-113,125

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.

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, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US .

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

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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Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: ASML-J-00331972

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-17T18:41:36