First Line Support (FLS) Production Engineer - Optical Alignment & Metrology Competency (CWW – N2)

Introduction to the role

ASML US, LP brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, and 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. This, in turn, leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations across the United States, including main offices in Wilton, CT; Chandler, AZ; and San Jose, CA.

ASML is the world’s leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or microchips. This position is for a First Line Support Production Engineer with an innovative mindset to join the Production Engineering department at our Wilton Factory. The candidate will collaborate across sectors to provide rapid response to resolve disturbance notices related to engineering issues and execute the engineering steps listed in the Production Operator Dashboard (POD) to support output.

Role and responsibilities

• Spend approximately 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshooting

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot optical alignment and metrology issues

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot module test and final qualification issues

• Provide efficient response to troubleshoot manufacturing tooling and optical metrology equipment issues

• Perform re-computation of the nominal optical design

• Correct optical aberrations

• Run image processing algorithms to extract nanometer-level flatness information from interferometer data

• Analyze MATLAB scripts and plot data from databases

• Support query code to interrogate data for manufacturing needs

• Conduct image analysis and derive conclusions

• Develop OCAPs, Fishbone diagrams, and troubleshooting guidelines

• Support diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staff

• Evaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutions

• Assist in the development of manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions

• Participate in design and document reviews for diagnostics

• Support DOA Root Cause Analysis

• Contribute to cycle time and labor hours roadmap implementation

• Support PFMEA activities

• Read and interpret optical, mechanical, and electrical drawings

• Apply knowledge of Code-V and/or Zemax

• Utilize MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Python

• Willingness to provide occasional weekend coverage

Work Schedule

Compressed Work Week Nights 2 (CWW N2) schedule: 6 PM to 6 AM on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering or Applied Physics required (Master of Science in either major preferred)

• 2+ years of optical engineering experience with the specific BS degree, or 0+ years with the specific MS degree

• Working knowledge of diverse optical metrology setups: interferometers, Shack–Hartmann sensors, polarimetry/ellipsometry, and optical alignment

• Understanding of geometric optics, wave optics, Gaussian propagation, and aberration theory

• Experience with image/signal/data processing algorithms, statistics, and software development

• Familiarity with epoxy application in opto-mechanical designs

• Hands-on experience with optical assembly, alignment, test equipment, and tools

• Knowledge of lasers, polarization, detectors, electro-optical devices, and opto-mechanical constructions

• Experience in a high-tech production environment with complex processes

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles

• Familiarity with optical-electrical sensors is a plus

• Experience with technical production engineering and quality methodologies such as SPC and FMEA is a plus

• Working knowledge of NX, Teamcenter, and SAP is a plus

Skills

• Ability to interface with multidisciplinary groups, including senior leadership

• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to timely results

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Focus on quality and continuous improvement

• Proven team player with strong interperso