Shift Lead, First-Line Production Engineering

ASML US, LP. (US30); Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LP. is seeking a Team Lead First Line Support Production Engineer for the Wilton Factory, CT. The role leads the First Line Support team, provides technical guidance, and ensures safety, quality, and production targets are met on shift.

You will coordinate daily activities, escalate technical issues, and act as the main communication link between the floor, Production Engineering, and leadership. Strong engineering and people management skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 2+ years in production/manufacturing engineering.
• 5+ years in a high-tech production/manufacturing environment with hands-on engineering in optical fabrication, assembly, or advanced manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years of direct people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee First Line Support personnel during the assigned shift to ensure resources are aligned to production priorities, technical needs, and shift objectives.
• Provide accountable technical support by guiding troubleshooting activities and helping drive timely resolution of production issues.
• Coordinate work across the shift to ensure tasks are assigned, prioritized, followed up, and completed according to safety, quality, and production standards.
• Serve as the primary shift point of contact for technical escalation, resource alignment, and communication between team members, Production Engineering, Manufacturing, and leadership.
• Monitor shift progress, identify risks or gaps early, and take appropriate action to maintain workflow, output, quality, and cycle time expectations.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees during onboarding and ongoing daily execution to ensure trainings follow established guidelines.
• Attend Tier 2 meetings daily to capture critical information and cascade down to the team.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years in high-tech production/manufacturing environment

2+ years people management

Job description

ASML US, LP. is seeking a Team Lead First Line Support Production Engineer for the Wilton Factory, CT. The role leads the First Line Support team, provides technical guidance, and ensures safety, quality, and production targets are met on shift.

You will coordinate daily activities, escalate technical issues, and act as the main communication link between the floor, Production Engineering, and leadership. Strong engineering and people management skills are required.