Prototype Engineer 3rd shift

Introduction to the job

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 worlds 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 inChandler Arizona San Jose and San Diego California Wilton Connecticut and Hillsboro Oregon.

We are seeking a Proto Engineer to join our System Integration group. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that integrates tests verifies and release our systems for Development and Engineering (D&E). Our modules consist of an intricate network of process gases high power lasers optics electronics mechatronics and control this hands-on position you will have the opportunity work with all of these components and become a system expert. You will be the key to building a better product though supporting the integration project and other development teams in the verifications of new functions and performance and provide the needed feedback to ensure the successful release.

Role and responsibilities

The Proto Engineer is part of a team responsible for operating and maintaining test rigs used by D&E for the purpose of design qualification reliability testing and issue resolution of new modules and features that are intended to be introduced across all ASML TWINSCAN products. These include the following tasks:

• Operate Maintain and Optimize D&E test rigs ensuring uptime performance and up to date configuration
• Escalate issues and propose improvements to enhance system performance and reliability
• Participating and contributing to trouble shoot activities on proto systems.
• Carry out and/or assist the integration build in/build out on test rigs.
• Develop review and execute test plans while also providing feedback to the originators to ensure efficient use of the test rig and maximum up time.
• Provide technical support within test plans to other D&E engineers as a generalist.
• Diagnose troubleshoot and report issues in the module design to improve system performance.
• Contribute towards an optimal design for the complete product and the creation of the product documentation necessary for pilot production.
• Monitor test rig performance within set parameters.
• Keep test rig hardware and software configuration up to date.
• Transfer machine status and issue list to next shift via pass down.
• Knowledge transfer to other Proto Engineers and technicians in test rig operation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles.

This is a 3rd shift position Monday through Friday

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.

Education and Experience

5 yrs relevant experience without a degree

OR

Associate engineering degree with 3 yrs relevant experience

OR

Bachelors degree in engineering majors e.g. Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Physics Computer Engineering.

Relevant experience as outlined above includes:

• Experience in advanced motion control robots thermal dynamics optical devices vacuum applications or precision mechanics.
• Relevant hands-on experience in a multi-disciplined technical team environment.
• Knowledge of measurement systems and system functionality analysis preferred.
• Testing experience within an R&E environment with complex Prototype systems.
• Experience and knowledge in operating and troubleshooting on ASML TWINSCAN platforms using the ASML diagnostic toolset such as SDT BDT Trace Viewer PCS (Problem Cause Solution) Coach preferred.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech youll always have new challenges and new problems to solve and working together is the only way to do that. You wont work in a silo. Instead youll be part of a creative dynamic work environment where youll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. Youll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job youll need the following skills:

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and effectively communicate 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.
• Can 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.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

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 individual 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

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

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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