WF Optics First Line Support Engineer (2nd Shift)

ASML Germany GmbH; Wilton Center (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a WF Optics First Line Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting and collaboration with production teams to ensure optimal output in a high-tech environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in optics or laser physics, along with excellent communication and adaptability skills. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, where your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge microchip technology. If you thrive in a challenging atmosphere and are eager to drive solutions, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in high-tech production environments.
• Strong sense of ownership and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and document production interruptions on the floor.
• Develop and implement solutions for production issues.

Skills

Optics/Laser Physics

Mechanical Blueprint Interpretation

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Technical Field

Job description

ASML brings 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 main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

Job Mission

The WF Optics First Line Support Engineer (2nd Shift) is part of a multi-disciplinary team that supports production output in the Wilton Factory. The candidate will interact with various production teams, as well as senior management at the Wilton, CT site.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

Job Description

The WF Optics First Line Support team will:

• Work in hands-on environment with technicians to troubleshoot and document interruptions on the production floor
• Function as initial escalation point for issues pertaining to:
  • Polishing
  • Machining/Generating
  • Contacting
  • Coating
  • Bonding
  • Lithography/Etching
  • Interferometry
  • Advanced Correction (MRF, IBF)
• Develop and implement short-term containments and structural solutions for production issues
• Escalate structural process/procedural issues to Competency Production Engineering team and serve as consultant for solution space
• Function in consulting role, representing work floor, for:
  • Product, process, and tool development
  • Activities pertaining to excellence metrics:
    • Cycle Time
    • Labor Hours
    • Capital Expenditures
    • Lean/Value Stream Exercises

Education

• Bachelor of Science in technical field, preferably pertaining to Optics/Laser physics

Experience

• 1+ years work experience in a high-tech, production environment
• Experience in optical fabrication/assembly processes, in any/all disciplines
• History of completing individual and team-oriented tasks under tight deadlines
• Understand and be able to interpret mechanical blueprints
• Understand and be able to interpret tolerancing and specification

Personal Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Adaptability to changing processes and plans in a high-pressure, dynamic work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze data, identify critical content, and drive discussion/action with various stakeholders

Context of the Position

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• May require travel dependent on company needs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• 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.

Other Information

EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer

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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.