Manufacturing Engineer - Contamination Control

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 20, 2025

Job Description:

Introduction

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

ASML is the world's leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines critical to the production of integrated circuits or chips. ASML's corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. The company has lithography research, development and manufacturing operations in Wilton, Connecticut and in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training and application facilities are located in Asia, Europe and the United States. The Manufacturing Operations in Wilton Connecticut is responsible for the production of lithography tools as well as purchasing and logistics. The complete production process of the most advanced machines takes place within Manufacturing.

This position is based in EUV Manufacturing Group within the manufacturing sector in Wilton, Connecticut. The engineer reports to an EUV Group Lead in Manufacturing and is operational within (multidisciplinary) projects.

Roles and responsibilities

The main responsibility of the Manufacturing Contamination Control Engineer is to assist in Manufacturing process evaluations and to deliver structural improvement projects that reduce the number of contamination-causing activities and sources. The following responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):

Deliver timely and professional engineering support on contamination control (particulate contamination) related issues and questions as a member of the contamination control competency team. The contamination control competence acts as a primary point of contact for internal customers such as engineers, technicians and designers.
Drive an assessment program of ASML manufacturing, delivering improvement proposals to our production line, and assisting them with implementation.
Structurally improve ongoing and new contamination control processes in terms of quality, safety, or cycle time.
Interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a broad range of levels.
Ensure work preparation for contamination control processes meets required standards.
Gain familiarity with best practices of contamination prevention and cleaning concepts
Help with SPC (Statistical Process Control) implementation for particle cleanliness data.
Participate in cross disciplinary issues resolution and improvement projects.
Time allocation:
30% in Cleanroom monitoring parts, processes, and cleanroom facility
30% Spent with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvements and results
30% Spent documenting results and writing guidelines
5% Spent with Design Engineering on material design changes and best practices
5% Spent in meetings

Education and experience

Min of Bachelors degree or Masters (preferred) in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related Engineering studies.

3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in running controlled experiments.
Previous hands-on experience using test equipment.
Experience using statistical process control for the purpose of evaluating trends in data.
Experience evaluating or researching components for wear and tear (and material transfer).
The candidate needs to be self-motivated and to work independently on specific tasks.
Also, the candidate must work well in a dynamic environment and be a good team player.
The candidate must have good communication skills.

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

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, 5 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
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

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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Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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