EXE Production Engineer

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ASML is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements, support new product introductions, and drive continuous excellence across factory operations. You will mentor engineers, define scalable workflows, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business results.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, influence factory strategy, and contribute to industrialization efforts while ensuring manufacturing readiness and quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in production/ manufacturing engineering or industrialization.
• Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and new product introductions.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience working with enterprise manufacturing systems; Master’s is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
• Drive new product introduction activities and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Provide technical leadership for complex production issues and root cause investigations.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Define and standardize manufacturing workflows across production areas.
• Mentor and develop engineers while fostering technical excellence.

Skills

Lead investigations

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Continuous improvement

Influence decisions

Adapt to change

Mentor engineers

Quality improvement

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (plus)

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Introduction to the Job

At ASML, our technology enables the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more powerful chips. As a Senior Production Engineer, you will play a critical role in strengthening manufacturing performance, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across factory operations.

This Senior Production Engineer position combines technical leadership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to improve manufacturing capabilities and support factory growth. You will help create scalable production solutions, mentor engineers, and lead initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for manufacturing processes while helping teams solve complex production challenges. You will influence factory strategy, support industrialization efforts, and drive sustainable improvements that deliver measurable business results.

You will:

• Lead manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.


• Drive new product introduction activities and ensure manufacturing readiness.


• Provide technical leadership for complex production issues and root cause investigations.


• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.


• Define and standardize manufacturing workflows across production areas.


• Mentor and develop engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence.


• Partner with engineering, operations, and program teams to solve systemic challenges.

Education and Experience

To be successful in this Senior Production Engineer role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in production engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrialization.


• Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.


• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and new product introductions.


• Knowledge of statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or Tableau.


• Experience working with enterprise manufacturing systems and production environments.


• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field is a plus.

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.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Lead complex technical investigations and implement sustainable solutions.


• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.


• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines.


• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and business audiences.


• Drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving approaches.


• Influence decisions and align teams around shared objectives.


• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs.


• Coach and develop team members through knowledge sharing.


• Apply manufacturing quality principles to improve operational performance.


• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

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.

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 genderidentify.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

The current base salary range for this role is currently $102,375- $150,000

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:

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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.

• 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.