Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

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

Skills

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

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.

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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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