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Senior Proto Engineer

Job in Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06897, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Test Engineer, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Introduction to the job

Within ASML, the sector of Development & Engineering (D&E) is responsible forthe specification andthe designof ASML products. The Proto Operations team in the Foundation support the Top and Module integrations with (sub-)system level Test-Rigs; drive the planning of these test activities; report on status and progress; maintain and drive the configurations and needed adjustments to the Test-Rigs;
Ensure an integral test-rig roadmap for Wilton D&E.

Role and responsibilities

As a Proto Engineer you will be part of an interdisciplinary team, of the Foundation Proto Operation steam that tests and integrates our systems. Our Wilton prototype modulesconsistsof an intricate network of optics, electronics, mechatronics, and control systems. Your role as a Proto Engineer is key to building a better productthoughtesting, issue identification and resolution, and finding potential design and process  expert on Top module and system operations and troubleshooting tooptimizeuptime availability and minimize downtime.

Foroperatingandmaintainingtest rigs used for design qualification, integration, reliability, and issue resolution. Alsocontribute towardsan optimaldesign for the complete product and the creation of the product documentation necessary for pilot production.

  • Maintain andoperateD&E test rigs for new product qualification,integration and issue resolution

  • Review and contribute to test plans to ensure efficient use of the test rig

  • Ensure test is executed by following test plan and operational procedures

  • Diagnose,troubleshoot and report issues in the module design to improve system performance

  • Execute and/orassistthe integration, build in/build out, and troubleshoot activities on test rigs

  • Provide technical support to other D&E engineers, as a generalist

  • Monitor test rig performance within set parameters

  • Keep test rig, hardware and software, configuration up to date

  • Transfer machine status and issue list to next shift, pass down

  • Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles

  • Guide + mentor peers, ownissuesand drive progress on your test rig.

  • Act as the lead proto engineer and is able to support more than onebusinesslines.

  • Able to mentor andtrain multiple new engineers.

  • Ableto influence the weekly planwiththe Proto Integrators.

  • Contribute towards test designs

  • Coach withinprotoopsonsafety, quality, and efficiency.

  • Independentlyprepare,execute and reporton issues.

Education and experience
  • BS degree in technical field(Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering,Electrical Engineering,Mechatronics) and5+ years of experience.

  • MS preferred inrelevanttechnical field.

  • or MS degree intechnicalfield and3+ years of experience.

  • Or9+ years of relevant engineering experience

  • Ableto work unsupervisedwithhighsense of ownership.

  • Troubleshooting experience with complex systems.

  • Basic knowledge of howdifferentsub-system interactstoother sub-systems.

Skills
  • Requirements, Interfaces & Technical Specification Management:
    Ability to identify, analyze, document, and manage requirements with traceability, translate them into clear specifications, and align interfaces so engineering deliverables meet intent and enable reliable downstream design, integration, and verification

  • Engineering Solution Development:
    Ability to develop engineering concepts and solutions, make sound technical tradeoffs, resolve issues, and realize designs that meet functionality, performance, cost, compliance, and schedule constraints within system/module specifications.

  • Integration, Verification & Validation (V&V) Execution:
    Ability to plan and execute verification and validation, ensure qualification evidence supports release readiness, and support system/product integration by coordinating dependencies and applying disciplined configuration/traceability to deliver working, testable solutions.

  • Drives Results:
    The ability to translate strategic and technical goals into clear priorities, execution plans, and measurable outcomes, delivering committed results on time and with the right quality by taking ownership, managing trade-offs, removing obstacles, and sustaining momentum across stakeholders and dependencies.

  • Values Differences:
    The ability to intentionallyseek, respect, and integrate diverse perspectives and working styles to strengthen collaboration and decision quality, ensuring all voices are heard and treated equitably, and enabling inclusive execution across cross-functional and multicultural stakeholders.

Other information
  • This is a2nd shiftpositionand the work hours willbe2pm to 10:30pm. There is a 10% differential increase in compensation that is associated with2ndshift.

  • This position islocatedon-site. It requiresonsitepresence.

  • Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

  • May require travel (domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.

  • Specific vision…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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