Equipment Engineer, Optics Grinding and Polishing

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 chip makers – 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.

The Optics Fabrication group in Wilton, CT creates precision optical components for all of our DUV and EUV lithography systems. Our optics are used in various internal systems such as wafer alignment, wafer leveling, inspection, stage measurement, reticle manipulation, and metrology measurements.

The Equipment Engineering group directly supports all of Optics Fabrication by delivering safe, precise, reliable equipment with maximum uptime availability for Production to meet their quality and throughput goals. This is a large responsibility because the majority of optical fabrication processes rely on stable equipment for proper execution. An Equipment Engineer must maximize machine availability using the following skill sets:

• Proper equipment selection based on reliability and maintainability
• Creating preventative maintenance plans and supporting their execution
• Defining critical spares for quick response to unplanned downtime
• Defining standard maintenance procedures to maximize maintenance effectiveness
• Planning strategic upgrades and identifying end‑of‑life equipment
• Hands‑on support of equipment modifications and upgrades
• Assisting the Maintenance Teams with advanced troubleshooting

This experienced level engineering position will support vacuum coating and etch processes by working closely with other process engineers, technicians, machine operators, product development teams, and safety teams. The equipment base includes a large range of grinding and polishing technologies.

• BS in an engineering discipline
• 6+ years in an optical or machine shop manufacturing role
• Deep knowledge of grinding, polishing and maintenance
• Familiarity with PLCs and machine controls
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical and software related issues

• Self‑motivation for executing independent tasks
• Prioritize safety of operators and equipment users over anything else
• Ability to tackle technical problems hands‑on
• Strong analytical skills for advanced troubleshooting
• Excellent documentation abilities to build preventative maintenance plans and spare parts lists
• Ability to clearly interface with equipment vendors and service technicians
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a challenging field
• Patience and determination to perform tasks consistently and completely
• Team‑player attitude to work within a dynamic group

• 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.
• Can work under deadlines.
• 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.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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