Optics Tooling Engineer

Socket.dev; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US in Wilton, CT seeks an experienced Optics Tooling Engineer to advance tooling development for Optical Fabrication, NPI, and CI initiatives. You will design tooling using Siemens NX and Teamcenter, manage AIR requests, and contribute to design reviews and ECN process.

Requires a Bachelor and Master in Mechanical Engineering with 7–10+ years in manufacturing or engineering, strong CAD skills, knowledge of SPC and Lean Six Sigma, and the ability to work safely and within quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principles.

Responsibilities

• Design optical fabrication tooling using Siemens NX & Teamcenter for manufacture.
• Maintain tooling requests in AIR system and provide progress updates.
• Host Gemba walks in optical fabrication centers for tooling understanding.
• Lead tooling intake, PFMEA/DFMEA and design review sessions.
• Participate in ECN reviews and provide factory input.
• Create presentations for design reviews and assist with tool qualification.
• Place purchase orders for machined and catalog components.
• Assist Process Engineer in tool qualification and release to production.
• Support CI opportunities in Optical Fabrication processes.
• Recommend cost-effective tooling designs while meeting requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Ownership

Training & knowledge transfer

Presenting technical matters

Guidance & listening

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

SolidWorks

Job description

Join ASML – Where Innovation Meets Impact

AtASML US, we bring together brilliant minds in science and technology to build cutting-edge lithography machines that power the world’s most advanced microchips. Our systems help leading chipmakers create faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronics—from smartphones to medical devices.

Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates across 18 U.S. locations, including our dynamicWilton Factory.

Role and responsibilities

The Optics Tooling Engineer supports Optical Fabrication operations by assisting in process tooling development, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives to support both New Product Introductions (NPI) and volume production. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer eager to contribute to new product introductions and continuous improvement projects in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

• Design Optical Fabrication tooling using Siemens NX & Teamcenter CAD software to create technical product documentation (TPD) for manufacture.


• Maintain new tooling requests in the ASML Issue Resolution (AIR) system; provide progress updates and timeline to give clarity and visibility to stakeholders.


• Host Gemba walks in Optical Fabrication work centers to fully understand new tooling requests.


• Host formal tooling request intake, PFMEA, DFMEA and design review sessions.


• Participate in Engineering Change Notice (ECN) reviews and provide factory input.


• Create PowerPoint presentations for larger design projects to review at design reviews.


• Place purchase orders through the EasyBuy system for custom machined components and catalog components.


• Use hand tools to assemble the new tooling and support the Process Engineer in the qualification and release of the tool to Production.


• Embrace the Lean Manufacturing philosophy and look for opportunities for Continuous Improvements (CI’s) in all areas of the Optical Fabrication processes.


• Recommend alternatives to tooling designs that will allow for cost effective manufacturing of the product while still meeting design requirements.


• Complete all mandatory trainings in myLearning before the due date.


• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) required with 10+ years in manufacturing or engineering environment.


• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) required with 7+ years in manufacturing or engineering environment.


• Advanced understanding of manufacturing processes and quality principles.


• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment.


• Familiarity with CAD tools (Siemens NX, SolidWorks).


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, assembly, automation).


• Understanding of SPC, data analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).


• Can work according to safety standards and quality compliance requirements.

Skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.


• Attention to detail and accuracy.


• Collaboration and effective communication with cross‑functional teams.


• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Customer focus and commitment to satisfaction.


• Ownership, accountability, and result‑driven mindset.


• Ability to understand, influence, and support others based on professional knowledge.


• Train and transfer knowledge to colleagues.


• Present technical matters effectively within competence groups and to key stakeholders within the BL


• Provide guidance, feedback, and demonstrate listening skills.


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Additional Responsibilities:

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

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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