NXE Production Engineer 2

Join ASML – Where Innovation Meets Impact

At ASML US, we bring together brilliant minds in science and technology to build cutting-edge lithography machines that power the world’s most advanced microchips. Our systems help leading chipmakers create faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient electronics—from smartphones to medical devices.

Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates across 18 U.S. locations, including our dynamic Wilton Factory.

Introduction to the role

The Production Engineer 2 is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to support both New Product Introductions (NPI) and volume production. This role requires hands-on experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead small-scale projects independently. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership to ensure operational excellence. 

Role and responsibilities

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement 

• Develop and optimize processes for NPI and volume manufacturing. 

• Implement SPC for new products and monitor process stability. 

• Drive structural improvements for recurring manufacturing issues and chronic quality challenges. 

Manufacturing Process Development 

• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, technical work instructions, and process specifications. 

• Create and update process documentation, routings, and sequences for factory execution. 

• Role model compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. 

New Product Introduction (NPI) 

• Support introduction of new products into production within a concurrent engineering environment. 

• Participate in design reviews, PFMEAs, and documentation reviews to ensure manufacturability. 

• Evaluate and optimize tooling for NPI and volume manufacturing 

Production Support & Troubleshooting 

• Provide technical support assisting First Line Support (FLS) for production issues, including troubleshooting modules and driving to root cause resolution 

• Evaluate and disposition parts with quality issues, validate supplier failure analysis reports, and implement corrective actions. 

• Provide technical details and recommendations during root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and escalations. 

• Participate in DRB/MRB to drive structural solutions 

• Drive small-scale Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives. 

Planning & Control 

• Maintain MRP controls for module production and support production planning activities.