Finite Element Applications Engineer

life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k), remote work

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona;
San Jose and San Diego, California;
Wilton, Connecticut; and Hillsboro, Oregon.

• Perform geometry preparation and meshing for thermal and structural analysis.
• Develop modeling methodologies for complex problems that involve multi‑physics, heat transfer, stress/strain, fatigue and dynamics/vibration.
• Provide a broad mechanical engineering design background and perform mechanical engineering analysis using commercial finite element analysis tools including structural, dynamic (including modal), vibrations, and ray‑trace/thermal analysis.
• Interpret simulation results and provide guidance to design. Translate function specifications into required physics‑based model capabilities.
• Contribute, participate and define conceptual design during specification phases and ensure design qualifies and works as intended in validation phases.
• Identify experiments required for model validation.
• Work independently and manage projects as needed.
• Proactively identify potential issues and bring potential solutions to the team.
• Assume engineering responsibility for module or subsystem design from concept design through manufacturing transfer and ramp.

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in Finite Element.
• PhD. preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven expertise in solid mechanics and finite element fundamentals.
• Advanced proficiency in structural, dynamic, ray‑trace and thermal analysis using ANSYS Workbench.
• Hands‑on experience with ANSYS APDL.
• Working knowledge of Abaqus, including development of custom subroutines.
• Strong programming in Python.
• Experience in multiphysics analysis, particularly acoustics.
• Familiarity with SPEOS / opti
  
  SLang (preferred).
• Experience with Siemens NX (desired).
• Experience with phased new product development processes from concept through full production release.

• Experience working in a team and ability to mentor younger engineers and technicians.
• Strong time‑management skills in managing multiple projects/activities in parallel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• This position is located on‑site in San Diego. It requires onsite presence to attend in‑person work‑related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be willing to work in a clean‑room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for the entire duration of shift.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

The current base annual salary range for this role is $100,875 -…