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Materials Engineer

San Diego, CA, US💼 Full-time💰 $109,200–$150,150🗓 2026-09-05 → 2026-10-07
On-site

Core

Primary materials expert for advanced modules and components in the EUV Lithography Light Source, ensuring performance, reliability, and quality in demanding thermal, mechanical, vacuum, and plasma environments.

Role type

Senior IC Materials Engineer

Builds

Advanced modules and components for the EUV Lithography Light Source

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / EUV Lithography

Required skills

Material selection and compatibility analysis, Failure analysis and root-cause investigation, Microstructure and surface characterization, Knowledge of engineering metals and specialty alloys, Technical reporting and presentation, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Master's or PhD in Materials/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing, Experience with SEM/EDS/XPS/AFM tools

Technologies

SEM, EDS/EDX, XPS, AFM

Responsibilities

Evaluate material compatibility under high-temperature, vacuum, and plasma conditions; Perform hardness, tensile, and fracture analysis; Lead failure analysis and root-cause investigations; Provide technical guidance to design teams; Collaborate with suppliers and quality teams; Support project planning and decision-making