WF Optics First Line Support Engineer-PE (3rd Shift)

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: April 4, 2025

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.

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Job Mission

The WF Optics First Line Support Engineer (3rd 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

A minimum of Bachelor of Science in technical field, preferably pertaining to Optics/Laser physics
Lean manufacturing certification is a plus

Experience

2+ years work experience in a high-tech, with a minimum of 2 years working directly with manufacturing/ 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
Experience in CNC - operating, troubleshooting, machine programing...etc.

Personal Skills

Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
Adaptability to changing processes and plans in a high-pressure, dynamic work environment
Ability to work in a fast pace environment, and having strong sense of urgency
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.

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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 to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company's reasonable accommodation process.

Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML's process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.

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