Senior Mechanical Engineer

ASML; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k plan

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

ASML in Wilton, CT is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design for complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment from concept through integration and validation. You will define requirements, evaluate design options, mentor engineers, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and release readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong English communication; CAD and PLM experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development activities for complex products and subsystems.
• Define requirements, interfaces, specifications, and verification criteria.
• Evaluate design options balancing performance, quality, cost, safety and manufacturability.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to support product integration and milestones.
• Lead testing and validation to confirm performance and release readiness.
• Identify risks and communicate mitigation recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers and share technical knowledge across teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Requirements drafting

Decision making

Collaboration

Technical communication

Trade-off analysis

Project management

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Inclusion and diversity

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Introduction to the Job

ASML brings together creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography systems. These systems help produce faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient microchips used around the world.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Wilton, Connecticut, you will lead the development of complex mechanical solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work across disciplines to turn technical requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs. Your contributions will support ASML’s mission to advance technology that enables innovations across industries.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead engineering work from concept through integration and validation. You will influence technical decisions, manage complex project scope, and guide colleagues through engineering challenges.

• Lead mechanical design and development activities for complex products, modules, and subsystems.
• Define requirements, interfaces, specifications, and verification criteria for mechanical solutions.
• Evaluate design options and recommend solutions balancing performance, quality, cost, safety, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities to support product integration and project milestones.
• Lead testing and validation activities to confirm performance, reliability, and release readiness.
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers, share technical knowledge, and improve engineering methods and practices.

Education and Experience

To qualify for this Senior Mechanical Engineer position, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Five or more years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, or complex system design.
• Experience leading technical projects or workstreams within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Experience with mechanical computer-aided design software, engineering drawings, and product lifecycle documentation.
• Experience with design analysis, system integration, testing, and validation methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Experience mentoring engineers or providing technical guidance is preferred.

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 structured problem-solving efforts for complex mechanical engineering challenges.
• Translate technical needs into clear requirements, specifications, and design documentation.
• Make informed engineering decisions in changing or ambiguous situations.
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to different audiences.
• Balance performance, quality, cost, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and commitments with consistent ownership.
• Coach colleagues and support knowledge sharing across engineering teams.
• Seek feedback and continuously improve designs, processes, and working methods.
• Foster an inclusive environment where different perspectives strengthen technical outcomes.

Other Information

• This is a full-time, regular role based on-site in Wilton, CT.
• Travel may be required up to 10% depending on business needs.
• Routinely required to sit, walk, talk, hear, use hands to keyboard, handle and feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• Occasionally required to move around campus and lift or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and currents.

Security and controlled technology access

• 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.

Salary

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$109,200-150,150

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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 [e-mail] to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.