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Computational Fluid Dynamics Applications Engineer

ASML
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026

Introduction

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

ASML is seeking a highly talented CFD Application Engineer to join our team in San Diego. The candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks including providing inputs in designing & using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools to analyze subassemblies and modules from a concept phase to a final design. Work with cross-functional teams to support the products and passionate solving complex engineering problems.

  • Perform CAD clean-up and generate meshes for complex geometries.

  • Develop modeling methodologies for complex problems that involve plasma-gas interaction, multi-physics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and particle tracking, and rarified gas dynamics.

  • Apply commercial CFD tools to perform transient and steady state analysis for flow, thermal, conjugate heat transfer including radiation, discrete phase, and plasma engineering problems.

  • 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 & work as intended in validation phases.

  • Identify experiments required for model validation.

  • Work independently and manage projects as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • Master's degree in mechanical, chemical, or aeronautical engineering with a specialization in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). PhD. preferred.

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

  • Extensive experience in mesh generating using StarCCM and SnappyHexMesh.

  • Experience with commercial CFD tools, e.g., StarCCM or Fluent.

  • Experience with open source CFD tools (OpenFOAM).

  • Experience in performing Plasma-Gas Interaction, Conjugated Heat Transfer (CHT), Multiphysics (Lagrangian, Volume of Fluid) in rarified gas regime.

  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary team.

  • Demonstrated experience with automation of design processes including CFD pre-and post-processing.

  • Experience with writing user sub-routines using Java, C and python.

  • Experience with verification and validation of CFD analysis models with experimental analysis.

  • Demonstrated creativity in solving complex design problems.

  • Experienced with Siemens- Amesim desired.

  • Experience in working with Siemens NX desired.

  • Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats is required.

Skills

  • Experience working in a team and have ability to mentor younger engineers and technicians.

  • Strong time management skills in managing multiple projects/activities in parallel.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Other Information

  • 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 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.

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

$100,875-168,125

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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Request an Accommodation

ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.

Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

Salary : $100,875 - $168,125

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