CWW Optical Fabrication Technician Back End Days

ASML US, LLC; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Eight hours vacation per month + 13hol

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in Wilton, CT seeks an Optical Fabrication Technician to produce high-precision optics for photolithography equipment. You will operate CNC milling, grinding, polishing, coating, and assembly steps with meticulous attention to dimensional and surface quality.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety, 5S organization, and process standards, with opportunities to learn advanced metrology and defect inspection while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or vocational training is desirable.
• Ability to collect data and document shop floor activity.
• Read and interpret measuring devices and gages accurately.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor optical fabrication processes to meet specifications.
• Maintain 5S and organize tooling and work area.
• Identify unsafe conditions and escalate appropriately.
• Adhere to processing standards and work instructions for consistent quality.
• Record time, materials and progress in shop floor control system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to improve efficiency.
• Learn to map glass surfaces and inspect for defects.
• Handle delicate optics with care and report abnormalities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Reading gauges

Measuring

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Interferometer

Job description

Wilton Factory Optics Fabrication Technician

CWW Back End Days (6:00am-6:00pm Thursday- Saturday, every other Wednesday)

ASML brings 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, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ and San Jose, CA. This position will be in Wilton, CT.

Job Mission

You will fabricate some of the world's most advanced optical components used in the most advanced semiconductor photolithography machines. Through your attention to detail, results orientation, and commitment to task, you will produce high precision quality optics per production schedule. You will maintain the safety and workplace organization of your processing area. You will value adherence to standards while applying your experience and perspective to contribute to continuous improvement in our processing methods. You will enjoy success generated through your individual desire to learn and through teamwork with your colleagues.

We are looking for individuals like you to work in one of our processing competencies. These include: machining glass materials into final configuration using CNC milling equipment; grinding and polishing surfaces of optical components to rigorous dimensional and surface quality specifications; loading material into and operating deposition chambers to coat optics; precisely align and assemble glass parts with a high degree of accuracy in order to produce high quality optical assemblies; measuring optical characteristics of components using advanced metrology equipment for in process material processing feedback and final quality inspection.

Job Description

An Optical Fabrication Technician will be responsible for:

• Complying with safety requirements and participating in safety improvements within your work center.
• Maintaining area, tooling, and equipment to 5S area standards.
• Identifying and escalating any unsafe conditions.
• Strictly adhering to processing standards and work instructions to obtain consistent quality results.
• Actively monitoring optical processing equipment and responding as appropriate to ensure desired results.
• Handling delicate optical components and visually identifying any abnormal characteristics.
• Identifying and escalating any product or process quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Performing assigned work content to support area and factory schedule execution.
• Learning and applying skills to tackle progressively more challenging products.
• Identifying and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in how your work is defined and performed, and more broadly within your area, to improve safety, quality, output, and cycle time.
• Collaborating with production engineering and manufacturing management to improve operational efficiencies and effectivity.
• Accurately recording time and attendance.
• Transacting work activity in shop floor control system including documenting processing delays or quality issues.
• Adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Learn to inspect and create map of glass surfaces showing all minute defects
• Learn to clean optical surfaces of all particles and contaminants

Education

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree in a vocational trade preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing facility or completion of a vocational certification preferable.
• Use of some of the following: measuring equipment desirable: microscopes, calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machine (CMM), interferometer.
• Data collection and record keeping.
• Transacting work activities in a shop floor control system.
• Participating in continuous improvement efforts (quality circles, kaizen events, etc)
• Work experience or active hobbies that translate to stated job responsibilities and desired personal skills.

Personal skills

• Commitment to task and results orientation to complete scheduled activities and report status throughout your shift.
• Attention to detail to deliver quality results from your processing step, including visually inspecting your work to detect and report any abnormalities.
• Organization of information and materials.
• Ability to read and understand gages and other measuring devices.
• Ability to interpret mathematical and geometrical data. An example would be experience reading and interpreting topographical maps.
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbal information.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly document a problem using facts and data.
• Accountable for your actions and willingness to engage in problem resolution.
• Constructively challenge the status quo in search of a better way.
• Care for yourself and others by confronting unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Take pride in your work and speak up when observing abnormal conditions in process or product.
• Self-motivated learner.
• Dexterity to handle optical components with care.

Other information

• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, solvents and tooling.
• May also be exposed to laser energy and magnetic fields.
• May be required to handle chemicals including HF (Hydroflouric Acid)
• Production areas are maintained at 70 to 75 degrees and 35-55% relative humidity.
• The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs
• May be required to wear Class 10,000 cleanroom garments.

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

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

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

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

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.

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.

Request an Accommodation

ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to [e-mail] to initiate the company's reasonable accommodation process.

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.