Introduction

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 with an innovative attitude to work in the Production Engineering department in Wilton Factory (Wilton, CT). The candidate will work with cross-sector employees to provide rapid responses to resolve production disturbance notices related to engineering issues. In addition, the candidate will perform the engineering steps listed in the production operator dashboard (POD) to support output.

Job Description

• Spends about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot glass to metal bonding issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot flow and thermal issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qual issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot tooling and test stand issues
• Develop Out of Control Action Plans (OCAPs), Fishbone diagrams and troubleshooting guidelines
• Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff
• Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions
• Support development of Manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions
• Support design and document reviews for diagnostics
• Support product DOA (Dead on Arrival) Root Cause Analysis
• Support cycle time and labor hours roadmaps implementation
• Support PFMEA
• Able to read optical, mechanical and electrical technical drawings
• Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python
• The employee is willing to provide occasional weekend coverage
• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment:
  • 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 around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.

Education and experience

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or other Engineering degree
• 2+ years’ experience in an Engineering environment
• Ability to spend about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge with epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs
• Working knowledge with mechanical assembly and alignment
• Working knowledge with mechanical tooling and test equipment
• Working Knowledge in detectors, electro-optical devices and opto-mechanical constructions

Other related experience

• Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python
• Experience in a production environment with high tech products and complex production processes
• Working knowledge with Optical-Electrical sensors is a plus
• Working knowledge of geometric optics, wave optics, Gaussian propagation, and aberration theory is a plus
• Experience in the field of technical Production Engineering and quality methodology such as statistical process control and FMEA is a plus
• Working knowledge of NX, Teamcenter and SAP is a plus
• Working Knowledge in image/signal /data process algorithm, statistics and software development 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 communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management
• Focus on quality and continuous improvements
• Demonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills

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.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.

Other information

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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