First Line Support (FLS) Production Engineer - Optical Alignment & Metrology Competency (CWW – N2)

Introduction to the role

ASML US LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster cheaper and more energy-efficient microchips. We design develop integrate market and service these advanced machines which enable our customersthe worlds leading chipmakersto reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips. This in turn leads to smaller more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven the Netherlands and we have 18 office locations across the United States including main offices in Wilton CT; Chandler AZ; and San Jose CA.

ASML is the worlds 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 mindset to join the Production Engineering department at our Wilton Factory. The candidate will collaborate across sectors to provide rapid response to resolve disturbance notices related to engineering issues and execute the engineering steps listed in the Production Operator Dashboard (POD) to support output.

Role and responsibilities

• Spend approximately 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot optical alignment and metrology issues

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qualification issues

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot manufacturing tooling and optical metrology equipment issues

• Perform re-computation of the nominal optical design

• Correct optical aberrations

• Run image processing algorithms to extract nanometer-level flatness information from interferometer data

• Analyze MATLAB scripts and plot data from databases

• Support query code to interrogate data for manufacturing needs

• Conduct image analysis and derive conclusions

• Develop OCAPs Fishbone diagrams and troubleshooting guidelines

• Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff

• Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions

• Assist in the development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions

• Participate in design and document reviews for diagnostics

• Support DOA Root Cause Analysis

• Contribute to cycle time and labor hours roadmap implementation

• Support PFMEA activities

• Read and interpret optical mechanical and electrical drawings

• Apply knowledge of Code-V and/or Zemax

• Utilize MATLAB LabVIEW and Python

• Willingness to provide occasional weekend coverage

Work Schedule

Compressed Work Week Nights 2 (CWW N2) schedule: 6 PM to 6 AM on Thursday Friday Saturday and every other Wednesday

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics required (Master of Science in either major preferred)

• 2 years of optical engineering experience with the specific BS degree or 0 years with the specific MS degree

• Working knowledge of diverse optical metrology setups: interferometers ShackHartmann sensors polarimetry/ellipsometry and optical alignment

• Understanding of geometric optics wave optics Gaussian propagation and aberration theory

• Experience with image/signal/data processing algorithms statistics and software development

• Familiarity with epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs

• Hands-on experience with optical assembly alignment test equipment and tools

• Knowledge of lasers polarization detectors electro-optical devices and opto-mechanical constructions

• Experience in a high-tech production environment with complex processes

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles

• Familiarity with optical-electrical sensors is a plus

• Experience with technical production engineering and quality methodologies such as SPC and FMEA is a plus

• Working knowledge of NX Teamcenter and SAP is a plus

Skills

• Ability to interface with multidisciplinary groups including senior leadership

• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to timely results

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Focus on quality and continuous improvement

• Proven team player with strong interpersonal skills

Other information

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 these functions.

• Routine activities include sitting walking talking hearing using hands for keyboarding handling and feeling; stooping kneeling crouching twisting reaching and stretching

• Occasional campus movement

• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

• May require travel depending on company needs

• Specific vision abilities include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and focus adjustment

• Ability to work under deadlines

• Moderate temperature and noise level environment

• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents

• Ability to observe and respond to people and situations

• Ability to learn and apply new information or skills

Cleanroom environment requirements:

• Full gowning (coveralls hood CR safety shoes face mask nitrile gloves safety glasses)

• Work under ISO 9000/14000 standards

• Operate around overhead cranes fork trucks and motorized pallet movers

• Work near lasers ladders platforms and 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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