Senior Quality Engineer Job at ASML (San Diego)

Senior Quality Engineer

ASML

Location:
United States , San Diego

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Join ASML in San Diego as a Senior Quality Engineer and help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing. Your work will ensure our deep ultraviolet (DUV) systems meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will improve parts and processes, strengthen performance, and support customer success across the factory. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will lead cross-functional improvement initiatives. You will use data, structured methods, and clear communication to prevent issues, solve problems, and sustain results. This role requires working in a cleanroom environment, wearing protective gear for the entire shift. You will be onsite 100% during working hours.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement clear issue intake processes to ensure accurate problem definition and next steps
Lead failure analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions to achieve built-in product quality
Facilitate Failure Review Board meetings, communicate findings transparently, and drive actions to closure
Document and provide detailed reports to management and stakeholders for clear communication and accountability
Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) sessions and risk ranking workshops
Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Plan and execute internal assessments and prepare for external audits to ISO 9001 standards

Requirements:

Master’s degree in a technical field such as electrical engineering, manufacturing, industrial engineering, mechatronics, or mechanical engineering
Minimum of eight years in quality engineering within manufacturing or high-tech hardware
Proven experience with problem-solving methodologies, statistical process control, and design of experiments
Hands-on experience with FMEA, measurement system analysis, and control plans
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and audit preparation
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using Python, Minitab, or Power BI is a plus
Experience leading Lean and Six Sigma projects
Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
Communicate clearly with stakeholders and present data-driven insights
Collaborate across functions and build trusted relationships
Analyze complex data and translate findings into practical actions
Think in systems and connect processes end to end
Plan and lead projects with structure and accountability
Solve problems with curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset
Work proactively, manage priorities, and deliver under deadlines
Document processes and decisions with clarity and consistency
Uphold safety, quality, and customer focus in all activities
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

Nice to have:

Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using Python, Minitab, or Power BI is a plus
Experience leading Lean and Six Sigma projects
Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus
Internal audit certification is a plus

What we offer:

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
Participation in the Company’s 401k plan
Eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
Thirteen (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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