NPI Production engineer - optics - dose control

Introduction to the job  ASML’s ability to deliver advanced EUV systems depends on translating groundbreaking designs into stable, high‑volume manufacturing. Within the EF (EUV Factory), Production Engineering (PE) plays a crucial role in making this transition possible. As part of PE, the NPI (New Product Introduction) function ensures that new system designs, modules, and processes reach the factory with the right maturity, robustness, and capability for predictable execution.

NPI engineers connect development and manufacturing by evaluating manufacturability, defining process readiness, and steering the industrialization path of new configurations. You shape how new technology enters the EF factory, guiding readiness criteria, enabling fast learning cycles, and safeguarding stable performance during the introduction phase. Your contribution ensures that ASML can ramp up new EUV generations quickly and reliably, supporting high product quality, short lead times, and accelerated time‑to‑market for the factory.

Roles and Responsibilities  As an EF NPI Production Engineer for Optics, you take responsibility for preparing optical modules for introduction into the EF factory. You ensure that optical integration flows are ready for execution, that projection‑critical processes perform consistently, and that the factory can build and qualify optical modules with confidence.
You lead the installation and qualification of optical modules by refining integration sequences, validating optical performance indicators (wavefront, mirror alignment, focus uniformity), and optical‑related requirements.
Working closely with Development & Engineering, you assess design intent, identify manufacturability risks, and drive improvements that protect both hardware integrity and performance stability.
You guide the introduction of new optical configurations by preparing the factory for volume execution, optimizing tooling, enhancing procedures, and ensuring safe handling of high‑value optical components.
When deviations occur, you lead structured root‑cause analysis and verify that corrective actions are properly embedded into the process.
Your objective is to establish a predictable, repeatable, and scalable optical integration process that supports the early‑build phase, accelerates learning, and enables a smooth transition to volume manufacturing.
Factory Readiness for New Optical Modules  You translate design proposals into manufacturable processes. By reviewing early concepts, highlighting feasibility risks, and shaping the industrialization path, you ensure the EF factory is prepared for the arrival of new optics components.
Transition from Development to Manufacturing   You bridge D&E and the factory by confirming that build, alignment, and qualification flows are validated, instructions and tooling are ready for use, and competencies and support are in place for initial builds.
Optimization of Optical Integration Processes   streamlining sequences for predictability and efficiency
simplifying or standardizing critical steps
embedding learnings into clear documentation and instructions.
Complex Issue Resolution & Performance Safeguarding   Investigate challenging alignment or installation deviations
perform structured root cause analysis
implement and verify sustainable corrective actions
support escalations or urgent shifts when needed
Process Ownership & Documentation Quality   installation instructions
alignment procedures
work preparation content
supporting flow materials

Education and Experience   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Optics, or similar)
3+ years of experience in a high‑tech production environment, preferably in optical assembly, alignment, or testing

Experience with complex production processes, including troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum ways of working
Knowledge of optics is a plus
Skills   Effective interpersonal skills; able to convince others
Flexible, can cope with stress
Strong technical and business knowledge
Strong analytical mind
Focused on quality and continuous improvement
Team player
Good social and…