Cymer Overview

Since its founding in 1986, Cymer’s global reputation for excellence has been based on dynamic leadership, market-driving products, technologies and services, as well as four fundamental values:  integrity, teamwork, drive for innovation in all we do and passion to succeed. These core values describe the behaviors the company strives to practice in its daily activities.

Integrity –As the first and most important value, integrity is a foundational element of the work environment and all relationships at Cymer—whether meeting customer requirements, complying with industry standards, or interacting with colleagues.

Teamwork–Cymer employees experience the importance of teamwork on a daily basis, as local and global teams interact to better serve customers. Cymer light sources and customer needs are complex, requiring highly-coordinated alignment of teams and effective cooperation from the early design phases through the entire product life cycle. 

Drive for Innovation in all we do–Cymer’s many scientific, technological, and customer supporting breakthroughs continue to enable the future of electronic devices. Staying at the forefront of innovation means anticipating paradigm shifts and dedicating time and resources for developing and renewing vital knowledge and skill sets of all employees.

Passion to Succeed–Cymer employees focus on operational excellence and consistently doing the right thing for customers, shareholders and colleagues.  Cymer teams never waiver from doing whatever it takes to understand a challenge, design the solution, and deliver beyond expectations.

Our Workplace Philosophy - Balance through Humor–Humor goes a long way in keeping the work environment upbeat and relationships productive. When exceptional people combine this work philospohy with imagination, anything is possible! 

Cymer is dedicated to being a valued corporate citizen and partner in the communities where employees work and live. The company provides grant and scholarship funding to targeted organizations that are committed to improving local education, health, culture, environment and civic initiatives that align with the core values of the organization.

On an annual basis, Cymer contributes significant financial support to local communities, and employees spend countless hours volunteering and supporting philanthropic organizations. Cymer also matches the contributions of employees who give to qualified non-profit organizations.

Some examples of Cymer’s community involvement include:

• Reaching underserved youth with technology at the Cymer Computer Clubhouse, in partnership with the Mission Valley YMCA
• Building homes for those in need (Habitat for Humanity in Korea)
• Encouraging science and related education and programming through its KPBS sponsorship
• Supporting academic achievements of today’s brightest students through scholarships (University of California, San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, ARCS)
• Supporting the fight against disease (Breast Cancer Walk, Shoot for the Cure – Huntington’s Disease, Luau and Longboard – Cancer, and others)
• Spreading environmental consciousness (GreenTrio in China)
• Supporting the environment (San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, Earth Fair, e-Cycle events)
• Increasing passion and enthusiasm for science and engineering at all pre-college academic levels (Jet Net and Photonics Explorer in the Netherlands)