Who are we ?

ASML US, LP brings 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, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ and San Jose, CA.

Job Mission

ASML is the world’s leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or microchips. This position is for a First Line Support Production Engineer to work in the Production Engineering department in Wilton Factory, CT. The candidate will work with cross-sector employees & teams to provide rapid responses to resolve engineering disturbance notices related. In addition, the candidate will perform engineering steps listed in the production operator dashboard (POD) to support output.

Shift: Back End Nights 6pm – 6am (Thursday night, Friday, Saturday, alternate Wednesday nights)

Job Description

• In this role, Engineer will be working hands on with expert Opticians and technicians to troubleshoot and document interruptions on the production floor

• Develop and implement short-term containments and structural solutions for production issues

• Escalate structural process/procedural issues to Competency Production Engineering team and serve as consultant for solution space

• Ability to use cleaning solvents safely, per EHS guidelines, to troubleshoot and remove product contamination

• Evaluate, disposition, and manage failed parts and determine path of rework

• Must be able to perform hand-on work required in your assigned work center

• Able to present daily reports to support addressing quality improvement efforts

• Support development of Manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions as required

• Able to generate a detailed report( in an absent of Process Engineer) after machine failure

• As opportunities arise, the Engineer will be tasked learning additional skills to increase his efficiency of his assigned work center

• Support root cause and cycle time analysis as needed

• Able to read and understand mechanical, electrical and optical drawings

• The employee is willing to provide occasional off hours and weekend coverage

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment occasionally to support production processes and leading troubleshooting actions:

  • full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).

  • Working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.

  • Working with or around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor Degree in a technical engineering discipline with prior internship experience in production or manufacturing

• Bachelor Degree in Physic , Material Science considered

Additional Skills & Work Experience

• 0-1 year of work experience in high-tech, production/manufacturing environment

• Proven record of strong problem solving skill

• Experience in optical fabrication/assembly ( dried/wet etch, optical polishing, litho process, optical contacting, etc. ) is a plus

• Cleanroom experience operating in manufacturing environments is a plus

• Working knowledge of statistical process control and PFMEA is a plus

• Working knowledge of Teamcenter, SAP and software is a plus

• Understand and able to interpret optical tolerancing and specification is a plus

• The ability to troubleshoot optical surfaces against defined Scratch-Dig specs is a plus

Personal skills

• Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility and follow through

• Possess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time

• Have strong written and oral communication skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management

• Adaptability to changing processes and plan in high-pressure, dynamic work environment

• Focus on quality and continuous improvements

• Demonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills

• Must have and maintain “can-do” attitude , integrity, and care characteristics

Context of the position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 employee is occasionally required to move around the campus

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• May require travel dependent on company needs

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

• Can work under deadlines

• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents

• Must be flexible to cross train with other Work centers upon request

• Can learn and apply new information or skills

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Responsibilities:

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

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.