Introduction to the role

ASML US, LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, and 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. This, in turn, leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations across the United States, including main offices in Wilton, CT; Chandler, AZ; and San Jose, CA.

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 mindset to join the Production Engineering department at our Wilton Factory. The candidate will collaborate across sectors to provide rapid response to resolve disturbance notices related to engineering issues and execute the engineering steps listed in the Production Operator Dashboard (POD) to support output.

Role and responsibilities

Spend approximately 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting

Provide efficient response to troubleshoot optical alignment and metrology issues

Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qualification issues

Provide efficient response to troubleshoot manufacturing tooling and optical metrology equipment issues

Perform re-computation of the nominal optical design

Correct optical aberrations

Run image processing algorithms to extract nanometer-level flatness information from interferometer data

Analyze MATLAB scripts and plot data from databases

Support query code to interrogate data for manufacturing needs

Conduct image analysis and derive conclusions

Develop OCAPs, Fishbone diagrams, and troubleshooting guidelines

Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff

Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions

Assist in the development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions

Participate in design and document reviews for diagnostics

Support DOA Root Cause Analysis

Contribute to cycle time and labor hours roadmap implementation

Support PFMEA activities

Read and interpret optical, mechanical, and electrical drawings

Apply knowledge of Code-V and/or Zemax

Utilize MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Python

Willingness to provide occasional weekend coverage

Work Schedule

Compressed Work Week Nights 2 (CWW N2) schedule: 6 PM to 6 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics required (Master of Science in either major preferred)

2+ years of optical engineering experience with the specific BS degree, or 0+ years with the specific MS degree

Working knowledge of diverse optical metrology setups: interferometers, Shack–Hartmann sensors, polarimetry/ellipsometry, and optical alignment

Understanding of geometric optics, wave optics, Gaussian propagation, and aberration theory

Experience with image/signal/data processing algorithms, statistics, and software development

Familiarity with epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs

Hands-on experience with optical assembly, alignment, test equipment, and tools

Knowledge of lasers, polarization, detectors, electro-optical devices, and opto-mechanical constructions

Experience in a high-tech production environment with complex processes

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles

Familiarity with optical-electrical sensors is a plus

Experience with technical production engineering and quality methodologies such as SPC and FMEA is a plus

Working knowledge of NX, Teamcenter, and SAP is a plus

Skills

Ability to interface with multidisciplinary groups, including senior leadership

Strong sense of ownership and commitment to timely results

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Focus on quality and continuous improvement

Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

Other information

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 these functions.

Routine activities include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, using hands for keyboarding, handling, and feeling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, and stretching

Occasional campus movement

May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

May require travel depending on company needs

Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Ability to work under deadlines

Moderate temperature and noise level environment

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

Ability to observe and respond to people and situations

Ability to learn and apply new information or skills

Cleanroom environment requirements:

Full gowning (coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves, safety glasses)

Work under ISO 9000/14000 standards

Operate around overhead cranes, fork trucks, and motorized pallet movers

Work near lasers, ladders, platforms, and chemicals

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.

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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