Manufacturing Engineer

ASML US, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

ASML US, LP in the United States designs and manufactures advanced lithography systems for leading chipmakers, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee manufacturability from design through new product introduction.

You will drive end-to-end transfer of complex products across global sites, develop transfer strategies, create process and tooling specs, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure quality and on-time readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics/physics with strong production experience.
• Experience with factory transfer, line replication, or new site setup.
• Experience with complex assemblies and high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Experience with MRP systems; SAP preferred.
• LEAN manufacturing and data-driven decisions are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end manufacturing transfer of complex products across global sites.
• Develop and execute transfer strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation plans.
• Create complete transfer packages (process flows, work instructions, BOMs/routing, control plans).
• Establish and qualify new Workcenter, including layout, tooling, and equipment validation.
• Ensure replication of production performance (yield, quality, throughput, safety).
• Lead build validation, ramp-up, and production readiness reviews at receiving factory.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain).
• Drive knowledge transfer, training, and documentation standardization.
• Evaluate prototype and manufacturing practices to develop optimized process flows.

Skills

Manufacturing transfer

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Data analysis

LEAN manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP

MRP system

NX Siemens

SolidWorks

JMP/Minitab

Job description

Introduction to the Role

ASML US, LP 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, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

The Manufacturing Engineer will provide manufacturability oversight during the design phase thru new product introduction and serve as the "eyes of the customer" before we introduce new technologies and designs to our customers.

Role and Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer in EUV designs, develops implements, and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture, fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of parts, components, sub-assemblies, ensuring Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, final assemblies and systems as well as system hardware and software interface and system controls.

• Drive end-to-end manufacturing transfer of complex products across global sites


• Develop and execute transfer strategy, including risk assessment and mitigation plans


• Create complete transfer packages (process flows, work instructions, tooling specs, BOM/routing, control plans)


• Establish and qualify new Workcenter, including layout, tooling, and equipment validation


• Ensure replication of production performance (yield, quality, throughput, safety)


• Lead build validation, ramp-up, and production readiness reviews at receiving factory


• Identify and close gaps between source and target factory capabilities


• Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain) across global sites


• Drive knowledge transfer, training, and documentation standardization


• Evaluates prototype and manufacturing practices to develop optimized process flows to ensure repeatability and quality


• Writes requirements documents and serves as advocate in design process for Design for Assembly/Design for Manufacturability principals


• Leads and/or participates as a member of cross-functional and cross-site teams.


• Validates build/test sequence and material allocations.


• Write and validate assembly and test processes and procedures to be used in manufacturing.


• Evaluates and analyzes data acquired during tests. Makes recommendations for process or design modifications based on analysis.


• Serves as a mentor to less experienced team members on root cause analysis and problem solving methodologies and statistical analysis/process control


• Check compliance to procedures and guidelines regarding quality, safety and health across areas and teams, not limited within own area / team, register performed checks and submit (defect) reports where necessary and/or take action in order to comply. Encourages safety mindset and acts as role model to others in regard to health and safety and holds others accountable.


• Follow ASML's HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.


• Is able to do a Last Minute Risk Assessment and guides others.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in a technical domain (mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, physics).

Substantial experience in a technical production environment.

Or

Master degree in a technical domain (mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering, physics) with thorough experience in a technical production environment. Able to deal with majority of situations and to advise others.

• Minimum of four(3) years of experience is preferred in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Design Engineering
  or Manufacturing Engineering.


• Experience with factory transfer, line replication, or new site setup


• Experience with complex assemblies, precision tooling, or high-tech manufacturing environments


• Experience with MRP system; SAP preferred


• Systems engineering and interaction experience - hardware and software interface


• Some software, controls experience preferred


• Experience working with MRP system, SAP preferred


• Experience in executing improvement projects with LEAN Manufacturing concepts.


• Ability to analyze and translate data to effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats


• Ability to multi-task and set priorities without jeopardizing project schedule


• Data driven decision maker, good negotiation skills, positive attitude


• Able to read technical drawings and interpret specifications.


• Able to define Bill of Material structure in support of defined build sequence.

Skills

• Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment.


• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills


• Stakeholder management


• Energetic, enthusiastic and self-starter


• Comfortable to work in cleanroom environment


• Multitasking, priority setting and risk management


• Team focused but individually accountable


• Strong technical skills and hands on and desire to be the Subject Matter Expert


• In depth knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JMP/Minitab.

Additional Skills

• Design and manufacturing requirement definition


• Strong electrical and mechanical experience


• NX siemens and Solidworks Knowledge


• Test Plan and data analysis, GR&R, Anova.


• Vacuum system


• Cleanroom experience (ISO4-6)


• Tooling and packaging development

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

$86,800-119,350

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. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

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.

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