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Electrical Engineer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Employers in power systems, semiconductors, defense, and utilities file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring, and many hire year-round outside the April lottery window through cap-exempt institutions.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE ROLE
Leads the definition, specification and validation of highly reliable electronic board designs for EUV light source. Participates in cross-functional teams and works with architects and other engineering groups to conceptualize, design and develop boards into product. Contributes to roadmap planning, promotes innovation and incorporates relevant new technologies and methodologies. Provides guidance to the team with different technologies including SRIO, PCIe, PLC, Ethernet, photo-detectors, differential signaling, wideband circuits; high speed embedded computing, VHDL, distributed signal acquisition, and signal integrity in a noisy environment. Assists management with schedule and project planning activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, document, and maintain analog and digital board-level hardware and electrical modules.
- Serve as Electronic Development representative within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead technical decision-making, including trade-off studies and architecture definition with stakeholders.
- Act as technical lead, including oversight of outsourced/co-development activities.
- Define work breakdown structures, effort estimates, and support project planning activities.
- Ensure design quality, compliance, and reliability through reviews and risk mitigation practices.
- Contribute to product roadmaps and continuous improvement of electronics platforms.
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of reliability and performance issues.
- Review system specifications and ensure alignment with hardware design implementations.
- Coach and mentor team members; transfer knowledge to production and service engineering.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Master's Degree preferred.
- Must have 8 years of relevant experience.
- Requires design experience with relevant technologies.
- Requires Analog and Digital Design circuit design fundamentals.
- Knowledge of high speed communications protocols.
- Demonstrated understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) fundamentals.
- Experience designing for EMC, with first-time-right outcomes.
- Attention to detail, Quality focused.
- Systematic analytical problem solving skills.
- Strong troubleshooting experience.
- Thorough understanding of design documentation traceability from concept, design and development, test and release for production.
- Experience with printed circuit board layout desired.
SKILLS
- Strong communication skills with a pragmatic, “first-time-right” mindset.
- Proven ability to lead, take ownership, and operate decisively in complex environments.
- Deep hands-on experience in analog and digital board design, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Expertise with high-speed protocols and interfaces (e.g., PCIe, Ethernet, SRIO, DDR, SPI, I2C).
- Solid understanding of signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), and high-speed design constraints.
- Experience with PCB design tools, schematic capture, simulation, and layout guidelines.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills at board, module, and system levels using lab equipment.
- Knowledge of EMC/EMI, reliability methods (MTBF, HALT, ALT), and robust design practices.
- Strong documentation skills (technical specs, test plans, reports) and version control processes.
- Structured problem-solving mindset with ability to analyze data and drive actionable solutions.
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.
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$126,750-190,125
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 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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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.
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Align your credentials to SOC codes
USCIS maps Electrical Engineer petitions to specific Standard Occupational Classification codes. Pull your O*NET profile for SOC 17-2071 and confirm your resume mirrors the listed knowledge areas so your employer's I-129 petition holds up to an RFE.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, affiliated research hospitals, and qualifying nonprofits can file H-1B petitions any time of year, bypassing the April lottery. Electrical engineers in R&D, grid modernization, or applied research roles are common fits at these institutions.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by Electrical Engineer roles to see which employers have certified LCAs with the DOL. Employers with consistent filing history are far more likely to sponsor and already understand the process, reducing delays after you receive an offer.
Request prevailing wage evidence before signing
Ask your employer which wage level they'll certify on the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV prevailing wage for your metro area and job title before accepting an offer, since underpayment triggers DOL compliance issues.
Document specialty occupation for defense or dual-use roles
USCIS scrutinizes petitions where the job description is broad enough to be filled without a specific engineering degree. If your role involves export-controlled systems or ITAR-regulated work, your employer should include detailed technical duties in the support letter.
Plan around the 60-day grace period when changing jobs
If you're switching employers, your H-1B status remains valid for 60 days after termination. Your new employer must file a transfer petition with USCIS before that window closes, and you can start work once they have a receipt notice in hand.
H-1B Visa Electrical Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Electrical Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes Electrical Engineer as a specialty occupation because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a directly related field. Your employer will need to document the degree requirement in the job description and LCA. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can face RFEs, so specificity in the job posting matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers most often?
Semiconductors, defense and aerospace, utilities and grid infrastructure, automotive electrification, and telecommunications sponsor Electrical Engineers at high volumes. Government contractors and national laboratories also file frequently, with the added benefit that many qualify as cap-exempt employers. You can browse verified LCA filing history by industry and role on Migrate Mate to identify active sponsors in your target sector.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition mid-year if I missed the April lottery?
Yes, if your employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities can file H-1B petitions at any time without entering the lottery. For cap-subject employers, you'd need to wait for the next registration window in March. Electrical engineers in applied research or academic roles are well-positioned to find cap-exempt opportunities.
What wage level should I expect on the LCA for an Electrical Engineer role?
DOL wage levels for Electrical Engineers range from Level I for entry-level roles to Level IV for senior or principal engineers with specialized expertise. Your employer selects the level based on your duties, supervision, and complexity of work, then certifies it through the OFLC Wage Search tool. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific metro area and experience level directly through OFLC before negotiations begin.
Does ITAR or security clearance work affect my H-1B sponsorship?
ITAR-controlled and classified work can complicate H-1B sponsorship because some employers restrict those roles to U.S. persons, meaning citizens and permanent residents. Non-ITAR electrical engineering roles at the same company are typically sponsorable. If a job posting mentions export control compliance or clearance requirements, clarify with the employer whether H-1B holders are eligible before investing time in the application process.