EXE Factory Quality Engineer: Production Engineering

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

ASML in Wilton, CT is seeking a Factory Quality Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of ASML’s lithography systems. You will drive quality improvements and support manufacturing across teams to achieve operational excellence.

The role requires a technical degree and 2+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering, with knowledge of statistics, quality management systems, and problem-solving methodologies. Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, optical, chemical, industrial, mechatronics, physics, or related).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Experience with statistical analysis methods, quality management systems, and structured problem-solving.
• Knowledge of process control, failure analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Analyze process performance data and recommend improvements to increase stability and product quality.
• Conduct measurement system evaluations and support improvements to measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Lead quality reviews and facilitate discussions to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Maintain risk assessments and update quality documentation after process changes.
• Support quality audits, assessments, and compliance activities with timely closure of gaps.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and other stakeholders to improve operational performance.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Quality Systems

Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Job description

About ASML

At ASML, we are helping shape the future of technology. Our lithography systems enable chipmakers to produce the advanced semiconductors that power everything from smartphones and data centers to electric vehicles and AI applications. As part of our manufacturing organization in Wilton, CT, you'll play a critical role in delivering the quality and reliability that our customers depend on while working in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Introduction to the Job

As a Factory Quality Engineer, you will help ensure the quality and reliability of the technology that powers ASML’s advanced lithography systems. Your work will directly support the manufacturing of products that enable the world’s most advanced microchips. In this role, you will drive quality improvements, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and work across teams to strengthen processes that support consistent operational excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Analyze process performance data and recommend improvements to increase stability and product quality.
• Conduct measurement system evaluations and support improvements to measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Lead quality reviews and facilitate discussions that drive resolution of complex manufacturing issues.
• Maintain risk assessments and update quality documentation based on process changes and lessons learned.
• Support quality audits, assessments, and compliance activities while ensuring timely closure of identified gaps.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and other stakeholders to improve operational performance.

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

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, optical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, mechatronics, physics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or relevant internship experience with a master’s degree.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a related technical environment.
• Experience using statistical analysis methods, quality management systems, and structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Knowledge of process control, failure analysis, risk assessment methodologies, and data analysis tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

• Apply analytical thinking to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead structured problem‑solving efforts and drive actions to completion.
• Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Build collaborative relationships across manufacturing, engineering, and quality functions.
• Influence stakeholders and gain alignment without direct authority.
• Use data to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and proactively address emerging challenges.

Other Information

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.

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Compensation and Benefits

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

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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.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance for employees and their families
• Participation in the Company's 401k plan
• Eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
• (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

Accommodation Request

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.