EXE FLS Production Engineer – Mechanical Competency

ASML Holding; Wilton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML Holding in Wilton, CT seeks a hands-on First Line Support Production Engineer to ensure safe, efficient production of EXE mechanical modules. You will diagnose complex issues across mechanical, electrical, and test areas, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes cleanroom troubleshooting, contributions to PFMEA, DOA root cause analysis and procedures support, with reading of mechanical, optical and electrical drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with complex mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transition to volume manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Spends about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting.
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues.
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot electrical cable routing issues.
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qual issues.
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot tooling and test stand issues.
• Develop OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plan), Fishbones and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff.
• Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions.
• Support development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions.
• Support design and document reviews for diagnostics.
• Support DOA Root Cause Analysis
• Support cycle time and labor hours roadmaps implementation
• Support PFMEA
• Able to read mechanical, optical and electrical drawings.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading drawings

GD&T

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

SAP

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

SAP

Job description

Job Mission

The First Line Support Production Engineer (FLS PE) is responsible for providing hands‑on technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production of EXE mechanical modules. The FLS PE applies structured problem‑solving methodologies to diagnose and resolve complex manufacturing, assembly, tooling, test, and qualification issues while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement. Working closely with Production, Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams, the FLS PE supports product quality, cycle time, disturbance management, and root cause investigations to ensure stable production performance and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

• Spends about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot electrical cable routing issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qual issues
• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot tooling and test stand issues
• Develop OCAPs (Out of Control Action Plan), Fishbones and troubleshooting guidelines
• Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff
• Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions
• Support development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions
• Support design and document reviews for diagnostics
• Support DOA Root Cause Analysis
• Support cycle time and labor hours roadmaps implementation
• Support PFMEA
• Able to read mechanical, optical and electrical drawings
• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment:
  • full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
  • Working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
  • Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Experience

• Prior internship or 2+ years industry experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with complex mechanical systems in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and transition to volume manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in a production environment with high tech products and complex production processes
• Working knowledge of precision mechanical assemblies and motion systems.
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and tolerance analysis.
• Working knowledge with mechanical tooling and test equipment
• Experience in the field of technical Production Engineering and quality methodology such as statistical process control and FMEA is a plus
• Working knowledge of Siemens NX, Teamcenter and SAP is a plus
• Basic knowledge of vacuum systems, vacuum components, leak testing, and contamination control is a plus

Personal skills

• Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility and follow through
• Possess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time
• Have strong written and oral communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management
• Focus on quality and continuous improvements

Context of the position

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 the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on company needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Can work under deadlines.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.

Other information

EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer

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 salary 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.