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Principal Mechanical Engineer

San Diego, CA, USFull-time$160,400–$220,5502026-09-15 → 2026-10-07
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Principal technical leader for optomechanical architecture and design across new product development and sustaining engineering initiatives.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Optomechanical Systems)

Builds

Complex optomechanical modules, subsystems, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Optomechanical engineering

Required skills

Optomechanical architecture design, System-level integration, Tolerance analysis, Finite element analysis, Root cause investigation, Lifecycle planning, Supplier collaboration, Design for manufacturability

Preferred skills

Master's or doctoral degree in mechanical engineering, PTC Creo proficiency, Industrial laser systems experience, Semiconductor manufacturing equipment experience

Technologies

PTC Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), GD&T

Responsibilities

Lead specification, architecture, design, integration, and validation of complex optomechanical modules; Develop technology roadmaps and guide research/feasibility studies; Direct multidisciplinary teams through concept to production support; Perform tolerance analysis and system-level troubleshooting; Lead root cause investigations for production and field issues; Mentor engineers and drive innovation. (via careerplan.io/jobs/J-00351126-principal-mechanical-engineer-at-asml)

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership