Competence Engineer - San Diego, CA, United States
$31 - $47 USD hourly
Originally posted 26 June 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 16 September 2026.
Factory acceptance testing and optical alignment for Cymer DUV light source laser systems.
About the role
As a manufacturing test engineer, you will perform factory acceptance tests required to certify a DUV laser system for customer delivery within the Cymer Light Source division. The systems incorporate process gases, optics, electronics, high-power electrical, metrology, and control systems.
What you'll do
- Test laser systems and validate manufacturing processes, including functional tests, optical alignment, equipment calibration, and station setup. - Troubleshoot, identify, and correct problems in complex software-driven electronic systems and pressurized gas/water systems using helium leak detection. - Utilize standardized tools and electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, multimeters, Hi-Pot testers, and alignment instruments. - Interface with design engineers to support special tests and experiments with detailed instructions. - Document and monitor parameters critical to product quality, utilizing functional area databases to run reports and analyze data trends. - Read and interpret technical documentation including schematics, drawings, Bills of Material, routing sheets, inventory records, and work instructions.
What you'll need
- Work authorization in the United States without employer sponsorship. - Strong engineering, technical, and physics fundamentals. - Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. - Proficiency with tools and equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, multimeters, and helium sniffers. - Ability to troubleshoot complex software-driven electronic systems. - Ability to perform in-process quality inspections of components and full assemblies within manufacturing areas.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics. - Minimum of 2 years of related work experience. - Experience working with precision optical components, electro-optical systems, opto-mechanical systems, or environmental testing. - Experience with Automated Testing Equipment and LabVIEW. - Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
This role has been open 118 days — well above the 56-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3866
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Median days open
56 d
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Median salary
$126k
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| Metric | ASML | All employers we track in this specialty (3866 roles · 82 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 183 | 3866 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 317 | 10119 · 106 employers |
| Median days open | 73 d | 56 d (+17 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 631 open roles · median 56 d
- Lam Research · 580 open roles · median 40 d
- Micron Technology · 291 open roles · median 45 d
- KLA Corporation · 249 open roles · median 71 d
- ASML (this employer) · 185 open roles · median 72 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 88 d
How we counted: 3866 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 82 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 22 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.