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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