Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The mission of a Proto Engineer is to be an integral part of a team in the support and execution of complex test plans of Prototype hardware and software on fully functional TWINSCAN platform Test Rigs and to strive in becoming an expert across these platforms in the operations and troubleshooting to optimize availability for D&E. 

Role and responsibilities

Proto Engineer is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining test rigs used by D&E for the purpose of design qualification, reliability testing, and issue resolution of new modules and features that are intended to be introduced across all ASML TWINSCAN products. 

These include the following tasks: 

Maintain and operate D&E test rigs. 

Carry out and/or assist the integration, build in/build out, on test rigs. 

Review and contribute to test plans to ensure efficient use of the test rig. 

Provide technical support within test plans to other D&E engineers as a generalist.  

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and report issues in the module design to improve system performance. 

Contribute towards an optimal design for the complete product and the creation of the product documentation necessary for pilot production. 

Monitor test rig performance within set parameters. 

Keep test rig hardware and software configuration up to date.

Transfer machine status and issue list to next shift via pass down.

Knowledge transfer to other Proto Engineers and technicians in test rig operation and troubleshooting. 

Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles.

Education and experience

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in engineering majors, e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Physics, Computer Engineering. 

Associate degree with 5 years' relevant experience.

Experience and knowledge in operating and troubleshooting on ASML TWINSCAN platforms using the ASML diagnostic toolset such as SDT, BDT, Trace Viewer, PCS (Problem Cause Solution, Coach preferred). 

Experience in advanced motion control, robots, thermal dynamics, optical devices, vacuum applications, or precision mechanics. 

Relevant hands-on experience in a multi-disciplined technical team environment.  

Knowledge of measurement systems and system functionality analysis preferred. 

Testing experience within an R&E environment with complex Prototype systems. 

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

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. 

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

Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy. 

Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines. 

Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.

Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.

Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision. 

Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer. 

Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

This vacancy is available on the 1st shift with a work schedule of 8hrs/day. At times, the job would require support beyond the normal 8 hours/day. 

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. 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).   

Role within Office

Responsibilities:

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.

May require travel dependent on business needs.

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

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.  

The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level. 

Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.  

The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus. 

Role within the Factory

Responsibilities:

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 employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

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 with moderate to high noise level.

Must be willing to work a compressed work week schedule – twelve-hour long shift and rotating from three to four days a week.  

This must include references to day and night shifts for accommodation purposes.

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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