New Product Introduction Engineer- Mechatronics

Hardware FYI; Wilton (CT); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US in Wilton, CT, seeks a Mechanic/Mechatronics NPI Engineer to drive supplier collaboration and manufacturability from design to volume. You will manage D&E projects, secure quality parts, and own supplier interfaces with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong technical/manufacturing background, experience in quality systems and Six Sigma, and willingness to travel. On-site presence with some remote flexibility may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Professional experience in design/manufacturing with quality systems.
• Experience with Six Sigma Green/Black belt is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier involvement in D&E projects to merge co-development with supplier tech.
• Ensure part quality, manufacturability, and serviceability in design phases.
• Document D&E collaboration roles and supplier responsibilities.
• Lead NPI supplier selection and engagement to enable volume production.

Skills

Quality systems

Six Sigma

CNC machining

EDM

Precision measurement

Opto-mechanics

Electro-mechanics

Laser modules

RCA

Supplier collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

mFLOW

PFMEA

Six Sigma tools

Job description

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro

Job Mission:As a Mechanic/Mechatronics New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer within Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SS&P), you will be operating in a fast paced and multidisciplinary development environment.Using a combination of technical and personal skills, the NPI engineers develops and maintains a relationship with our suppliers to drive the industrialization efforts of the manufacturing process of mechanical components and parts. This individual works closely with the suppliers and ASML cross-sector development teams to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of the product generation process, in alignment with the ASML project. The main goal of this cross sector activity is to secure an excellent quality of parts delivered by our suppliers.

NOTE: This is a technical position in a highly technical company and not a general Quality Assurance/Black Belt/Lean Manufacturing role. The ideal candidate has a combination of a strong technical/manufacturing expertise combined with a quality assurance background.

The main responsibilities are:

• Early supplier involvement in the D&E project to secure that technology expertise of co-development and supplier are merged in the best way.
• Ensure that part quality, manufacturability and serviceability aspects are covered in the design phase.
• Document the D&E project collaboration, including supplier & co-development responsibilities and roles
• Support and own new product introduction (NPI) supplier selection and engagement to drive manufacturability of our parts from early design to volume
• Deliverables that secure parts quality from suppliers in the co-development product generation process, such as:
  • Acceptance of the design and/or specification of complete & detailed parts qualification process
  • Acceptance of qualified parts
  • Process flow and Process failure mode effect analysis
  • First article inspection
• Business demands will require travel (~20% but could be more during escalation situations and with notice)

Define and maintain supplier interface processes, such as:

• Issue resolution
• Qualification deviation
• Configuration management
• ASML factory disturbances

Contribute to supplier development to improve operational excellence by driving execution of existing agreements, improvement actions, and participation in supplier audits. The NPI eng is part of the D&E project team and, therefore, interfaces with project leaders, design engineers, architects, manufacturing & customer support engineers, logistics, procurement, etc.

Education:Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, (or similar)

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience; or
• Master’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:Based on the education level as outlined above, relevant work experience must have taken place as an experienced designer or process engineer who has gained experience in the areas of Quality systems and methodologies (Six Sigma Green or Black belt), as well as direct manufacturing and/or engineering experience including:

• Manufacturing techniques including 5 axis CNC machining, EDM, bonding and joining, materials, coatings, and precision measurement
• Experience in at least one of the following: Precision mechanics, opto-mechanics, electro-mechanics, and laser modules.
• Technical improvement projects in supply chain operations
• Value Engineering and cost-reduction projects
• Working closely with suppliers on technical/manufacturing process development including mFLOW, pFMEA, SPC, RCA, etc

Personal Skills

• 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.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Strong negotiation skills during interactions with suppliers and other ASML sectors. Ability to initiate, influence and steer without formal authority.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Other information

• This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

Role within Office

Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Commute to ASML’s facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating, and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously, sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require domestic/international travel, dependent on business needs (20%).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs): 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.

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.
• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $104,000-$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 an 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.