Introduction to the job

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. As a PLC Engineer, you'll help develop and integrate highly reliable industrial automation and control systems that support ASML's advanced EUV lithography platforms. Your work will contribute to the innovation and performance of complex, high-precision systems that are driving the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

 

Role and responsibilities

You'll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for the design, implementation, validation, and integration of PLC-based control systems for ASML's EUV technologies. Working closely with system architects, software engineers, electrical engineers, and suppliers, you'll help deliver reliable and serviceable automation solutions that meet demanding performance, quality, and schedule requirements.

You'll report into the Development & Engineering organization and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to support system development and innovation.

 

As a PLC Engineer, you'll:

• Design software and firmware for Siemens PLC systems that meet system requirements, cost targets, and project schedules.
• Participate in defining system specifications and translating requirements into robust control solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of reliable products.
• Select and evaluate hardware architectures and components for complex, high-precision systems.
• Apply and promote best practices in PLC design, architecture, and industrial automation methodologies.
• Develop and maintain PLC test benches and simulation environments to validate software before deployment.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, validation, and qualification activities.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps and adoption of new technologies and engineering methods.
• Provide accurate project status updates and technical documentation to engineering leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and experience

To help us solve the technical challenges involved in next-generation semiconductor manufacturing systems, you'll need experience designing and implementing industrial automation solutions in complex engineering environments. As a PLC Engineer, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience designing PLC-based industrial automation and control systems .
• Experience programming Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal, PLCSIM, HMI, and related Siemens tools.
• Experience with Siemens SIMIT simulation platform and PLC validation methodologies.
• Proficiency with LAD, SCL, FBD, and STL programming languages.
• Experience implementing PID control loops, serial communications, and industrial control architectures.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to define system requirements.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronic systems at the module and system level.
• Experience with PLC test benches, digital twins, design validation, and qualification activities.
• Experience with auto-generated PLC code from Simulink models and broader system-level concepts is a plus.

 

Skills

Working at the forefront of semiconductor technology means solving complex engineering challenges in a highly collaborative environment. You'll work alongside innovative colleagues across multiple disciplines to develop reliable solutions that support some of the world's most advanced manufacturing systems.

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

• Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to create and communicate technical specifications, test plans, and status reports
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail
• Customer-focused mindset with commitment to quality and operational excellence
• Ability to learn new technologies and quickly apply new knowledge
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to identify bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision
• Professional communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders and customers

 

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA .  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 entire duration of shift.
• 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.

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The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$109,200-150,150

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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