Optical/Mechanical Yieldstar Production Engineer

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. 

We are currently recruiting for a Yieldstar Module Production Engineering position located at our office in Wilton, CT. 

Role and responsibilities 

This position is for a production engineer with an innovative attitude.

Responsibilities can include: 

• Assisting first line support Engineers and Technicians with troubleshooting of production and tool issues within a cleanroom environment 

• Developing and updating Manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions 

• Developing and updating production sequence and routings 

• Driving continuous improvement, cycle time, cost and labor hour reduction projects including business case development 

• Carrying out time studies and cycle time analysis.

• Collaborating with design team and production to introduce new products into production 

• Supporting safety and quality improvement initiatives and SPC monitoring 
• Support EC and design reviews.

• Driving root cause understanding and corrective actions for process, tooling and part issues and module customer returns 

• Creating and directing equipment calibration, upkeep, and new equipment specification and procurement 

Education and experience 

• Education: BS or MS in Optical or Mechanical Engineering; other engineering or physics disciplines would be considered 

• 2-5 years’ experience in a technical production/engineering environment 

Skills 

• Ability to read optical and/or mechanical drawings 

• Ability to write technical procedures 

• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy, and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and mentors 

• Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments concurrently and drive proposed solutions forward 

• Ability to read and analyze data, information, and documents. 

• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability 

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner. 

• Knowledge of diverse optical metrology setups (eg.Interferometers, Shack – Hartmann sensor, polarimetry/ellipsometry & Optical alignment) a plus 

• Knowledge of geometric optics, wave optics, Gaussian propagation, and aberration theory a plus 

• Knowledge of LEAN/quality improvement and RCA tools (SPC, DMAIC, 8D, Fishbone, FMEA etc) a plus 

• Knowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW or Python a plus 

• Knowledge of SAP a plus 

Other information 

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, training courses and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation 

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory 

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 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). 

• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers. 

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

• 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. 

• There is a potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents. 

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $89,200-$157,300

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. 

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:

$108,938-159,775

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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