First Line Support Optical Engineer

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

As a First Line Support (FLS) Production Engineer, you’ll work directly with manufacturing to solve technical issues that arise during the build, test, and qualification of complex high-tech products. This is a highly hands-on engineering position, with approximately 75% of your time spent in the cleanroom supporting production and troubleshooting issues that could impact manufacturing output.

You’ll provide rapid engineering support for problems involving mechanical assembly and alignment, glass-to-metal bonding, flow and thermal performance, tooling and test stands, module testing, and final qualification. You’ll evaluate failed parts, perform root-cause analysis, develop troubleshooting guidelines and OCAPs, and partner with multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to implement both immediate fixes and longer-term improvements.

Beyond day-to-day troubleshooting, you’ll contribute to PFMEA, manufacturing procedures, diagnostic qualification, technical work instructions, DOA root-cause analysis, and cycle-time and labor-hour improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in an engineering field.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, alignment, tooling, and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs.
• Experience with detectors, electro-optical devices, and opto-mechanical constructions.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, optical, and electrical technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability and interest in working approximately 75% of the time in a cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
• Strong ownership, communication, teamwork, and continuous-improvement mindset.
• Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Python.

Additional Experience That Stands Out

Experience with SPC, FMEA, NX, Teamcenter, SAP, optical-electrical sensors, geometric or wave optics, data/signal processing, statistics, or software development would be valuable additional experience.

Schedule

CWW D2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $89,200-$160,600

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

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

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Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

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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