Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction to the job

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, 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.

ASML in Wilton CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to join the YieldStar Sensor NPI ME team. The Manufacturing Engineering position is part of the Development and Engineering organization. As a Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for ensuring the manufacturability of Wilton products in preparation to be transferred to production.

Roles and responsibilities

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.

During the design phase of a new product, the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) supports design document reviews, pFMEAs, and other major NPI design deliverables.
During the first proto Phase the ME supports pilot builds and transfers knowledge to the factory floor. The ME determines how the design needs to be built and serves as second line of support to production.
Assist the assemblers and Production Engineers when issues arise, such as technical, process or tooling issues.
Support the factory & project team via material notification / issue resolution, parts usage analysis and resolution, tracking and reporting.
Maintain alignment on agreed cycle time and Performance targets, as well as drive the implementation of those ideas that are needed to bring these important drivers within budget.
Support all functionality including electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, software and sub-components of the YieldStar Sensor modules for new product introduction and/or existing products.
Develop, implement and optimize the production Work Instructions.
Identify and work out diagnostics improvements for the factory to improve their troubleshoot capabilities.
Drive continuous improvement by translating lessons learned back into process and product improvements.
Keep yourself up-to-date with developments and trends internal to the ASML industry and also keep up with a constantly evolving Standard. You will attend training courses to stay up to date with the new technology and programs available to ASML.
Typical business hours with travel international up to 10 %.

Education and experience

A degree is required and the following subjects are relevant:

Sciences
Languages
Engineering
Technology

Years of required, relevant experience are outlined below:

Associate's with 6 years of experience
Bachelor's or above with 4 years of experience

Experience

Working experience in an engineering or service environment as well as knowledge in Photo-lithography tools is preferred.
Experience in a production environment with high tech products and complex production processes is an advantage.
Proven excellent fluent communication skills in English, written + verbal.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a must and prior experience with xml editors (Arbor text, Oxygen) is definitely a plus.
Working knowledge of SAP, is a plus
Working knowledge of computers and other communication tools.

Personal Skills

Analytic, abstract thinking, good communication skills, initiative and flexibility, independent, planning and prioritizing, sharing knowledge, stress tolerance and teamwork.
Communication skills: Equipment Engineers must be able to gather the complex, technical information from the Subject Matter Experts and translate it for users who do not have the technical background.
Detail oriented: Equipment Engineers create detailed instructions for others to follow. They must be detailed and precise at every step so that the instructions can be useful.
Teamwork: Equipment Engineers must be able to work well with others. They are always part of a team. They collaborate with other team members, authors, and Subject Matter Experts, Customer Support etc.
Technical skills: Equipment Engineers must be able to understand and then explain the highly technical information in a simple way.
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.
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 co-workers and customer.

Other information

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).
While performing the duties of this job, daily tasks may include 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.
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.
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.
Meeting colleagues to discuss technology.

Role within Office

Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Commute to ASML's facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating, and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, five days per week.
Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs - specify percentage of travel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Perform other functions that may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

(as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):

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.

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.

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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