APO -BCELL- Process Specialist

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off: 8 hours monthly

13 paid holidays

Job summary

ASML Wilton Factory is seeking an experienced optics manufacturing expert to lead NPI readiness, train technicians, and ensure manufacturability and quality in complex optics production.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement to meet safety, schedule, and output commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of relevant manufacturing experience (JG6).
• Advanced hands-on manufacturing expertise in optics or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret data and specifications.
• Proficient with Lean principles (5S, Kaizen, VSM).
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and SAP.
• Willingness to adhere to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive optics factory ownership and NPI delivery in Wilton.
• Train technicians and validate standard manufacturing training.
• Assess readiness for volume production and manufacturability.
• Review work center documents when introducing new tech.
• Manufacture and deliver complex optics per specs and schedules.
• Troubleshoot, escalate and resolve optics manufacturing issues.
• Support engineering in resolving technical problems during production.
• Contribute to Lean improvements and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Hands-on manufacturing

Precision measurement

MS Office

SAP

Data interpretation

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Job description

OBJECTIVE

Acts as optical manufacturing process execution expert representative toward internal stakeholders during New Product Introduction. Provides input for manufacturability and provides feedback upstream in the development process. Accurately manufacture, integrate and qualify complex ASML technical products in accordance with established specification requirements in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrate expertise and competence in optical manufacturing, lead training, support of technicians, process improvements, and Lean culture.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: BCELL Area Manager

COLLABORATES WITH: Technician peers, production engineers and internal and cross-functional teams within Manufacturing, Logistics, Sourcing and Supply Chain, and Design & Engineering.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (JG6)

• Role models “Wilton Factory in the Driver’s Seat” by driving Optics Factory ownership, industrialized NPI delivery, and cross-sector readiness for factory output.
• Builds sufficient knowledge of new and established optics products, tooling, processes, and critical quality requirements.
• Leads Optics Factory technician on‑job training and validates standard manufacturing training for optics processes.
• Assesses HVM readiness for optics products and provides clear feedback on manufacturability, repeatability, and volume readiness.
• Reviews OCAPs, ETPs, and PTWs for optics work centers when processes and new technology, novel builds, or non‑standard manufacturing activities are planned.
• Manufactures and delivers complex optics in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and factory output commitments.
• Documents, troubleshoots, and escalates optics manufacturing issues to enable structured problem solving and technical direction toward resolution.
• Supports engineering resolution of complex technical problems that occur during optics manufacturing, assembly, test, or process execution.
• Enriches disturbance notifications and supports preliminary troubleshooting to improve optics process stability and recovery speed.
• Supports compilation and presentation of Optics Factory manufacturing challenges in NPI forums to drive timely cross‑sector resolution.
• Actively participates in the Optics Factory Lean and continuous improvement culture, with a focus on flow, quality, and output performance.
• Recommends and implements optics work‑center and process improvements that improve safety, quality, cycle time, and repeatability.
• Demonstrates technical competence, optics process expertise, and cross‑training across critical work‑center activities.
• Adheres to all ASML Corporate and Wilton Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, procedures, and protocols while executing optics manufacturing work.

Job Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 6+ years of relevant work demonstrating multiple process competencies – JG6
• 07:00 – 15:30 or 08:00 – 16:30 office hours
• Advanced hands‑on manufacturing expertise
• Precision measurement and tool use
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (i.e. Intro to Lean, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, etc.)
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, SAP
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Work according to WF Optics guidelines and procedures while meeting committed project timelines

Personal Skills

• Strong hands‑on technical capability in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment, with the ability to safely work on fragile, high‑value optics and hardware.
• Demonstrated technical judgment, analytical thinking, and structured problem‑solving skills to interpret technical information, identify issues, remove bottlenecks, and support timely resolution.
• Independent, accountable, detail-oriented, and decisive, with strong ownership of safety, quality, output, schedule commitments, and business priorities.
• Uses data, sound judgment, and appropriate influence to make effective decisions, elevate risks, align stakeholders, and support cross‑functional collaboration.
• Clear and professional communicator who can effectively engage one‑on‑one, in small groups, and across technicians, engineers, and management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, support cross‑training needs, and contribute to a high‑performing work environment.
• Continuous improvement and learning mindset; constructively challenges the status quo and approaches business challenges with a “what would it take to make it happen” attitude.

Measurable Outcomes

• On‑time optics builds and NPI readiness actions.
• Fewer repeat issues through documented troubleshooting and escalation.
• Improved training completion, standard work adherence, and process repeatability.
• Earlier identification of manufacturability, tooling, process, and volume‑readiness risks.
• Improved standard work adoption and training compliance.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Responsibilities: There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently:
$0-0

• 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.

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.

• 730, et seq.

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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