Proto Operations Engineer - 2nd shift (weekends)

Socket.dev; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML's Wilton site is seeking a Proto Engineer to join the Foundation Proto Operations team, focusing on testing and integrating our prototype modules with a strong emphasis on uptime and issue resolution.

You will work across optics, electronics, mechatronics and control systems, driving test activities, improving designs, and contributing to pilot production documentation. A BS in a technical field and hands-on troubleshooting are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Software or Mechatronics).
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Software engineering background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate D&E test rigs for new product qualification, integration and issue resolution.
• Review and contribute to test plans to ensure efficient use of the test rig.
• Ensure tests are executed by following test plans and procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and report issues in module design to improve system performance.
• Assist in integration, build in/build out, and troubleshoot activities on test rigs.
• Provide technical support to other D&E engineers as a generalist.
• Monitor test rig performance within set parameters.
• Keep test rig hardware and software configurations up to date.
• Transfer machine status and issue lists to the next shift, pass down.
• Ensure safe working environment and adherence to 5S principles.

Skills

Test rig operation

Troubleshooting

Systems integration

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Configuration management

Education

BS degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Software/Mechatronics

Job description

Introduction to the job

Within ASML, the sector of Development & Engineering (D&E) is responsible for the specification and the design of ASML products. The Proto Operations team in the Foundation support the Top and Module integrations with (sub-)system level Test-Rigs; drive the planning of these test activities; report on status and progress; maintain and drive the configurations and needed adjustments to the Test-Rigs; Ensure an integral test-rig roadmap for Wilton D&E.

Role and responsibilities

As a Proto Engineer you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, of the Foundation Proto Operations team that tests and integrates our systems. Our Wilton prototype modules consists of an intricate network of optics, electronics, mechatronics, and control systems. Your role as a Proto Engineer is key to building a better product though testing, issue identification and resolution, and finding potential design and process improvements.Be expert on Top module and system operations and troubleshooting to optimize uptime availability and minimize downtime. For operating and maintaining test rigs used for design qualification, integration, reliability, and issue resolution. Also contribute towards an optimal design for the complete product and the creation of the product documentation necessary for pilot production.

• Maintain and operate D&E test rigs for new product qualification, integration and issue resolution

• Review and contribute to test plans to ensure efficient use of the test rig

• Ensure test is executed by following test plan and operational procedures

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and report issues in the module design to improve system performance

• Execute and/or assist the integration, build in/build out, and troubleshoot activities on test rigs

• Provide technical support to other D&E engineers, as a generalist

• Monitor test rig performance within set parameters

• Keep test rig, hardware and software, configuration up to date

• Transfer machine status and issue list to next shift, pass down

• Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles

Education and experience

• BS degree in technical field.(Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics)

• Able to work unsupervised.

• Troubleshooting experience is a plus.

• Software Engineering background is a plus.

Skills

• Requirements, Interfaces & Technical Specification Management: Ability to identify, analyze, document, and manage requirements with traceability, translate them into clear specifications, and align interfaces so engineering deliverables meet intent and enable reliable downstream design, integration, and verification
• Engineering Solution Development: Ability to develop engineering concepts and solutions, make sound technical tradeoffs, resolve issues, and realize designs that meet functionality, performance, cost, compliance, and schedule constraints within system/module specifications.
• Integration, Verification & Validation (V&V) Execution: Ability to plan and execute verification and validation, ensure qualification evidence supports release readiness, and support system/product integration by coordinating dependencies and applying disciplined configuration/traceability to deliver working, testable solutions.
• Drives Results: The ability to translate strategic and technical goals into clear priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes, delivering committed results on time and with the right quality by taking ownership, managing trade-offs, removing obstacles, and sustaining momentum across stakeholders and dependencies.
• Values Differences: The ability to intentionally seek, respect, and integrate diverse perspectives and working styles to strengthen collaboration and decision quality, ensuring all voices are heard and treated equitably, and enabling inclusive execution across cross-functional and multicultural stakeholders.

Other information

• This is a 2nd shift position and the work hours will be 2:00pm to 10:30pm. 2 weekdays and 2 weekend days. There is a 10% differential increase in compensation that is associated with 2nd shift.

• This position is located on-site. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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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