WF Optics, Equipment Engineering Manager

Equipment Engineering Manager Introduction

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 chipmakers - 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. 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
• Plan strategic upgrades and identifying end of life equipment
• Hands on support of equipment modifications and upgrades
• Assisting the Maintenance Teams with advanced troubleshooting

The Equipment Engineering Manager is accountable for the execution and timely completion of all work assigned to the team. The manager will establish priorities, remove barriers, and ensure engineers are effectively supporting manufacturing objectives while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. AIR will serve as the system of record for equipment related work. The manager is responsible for ensuring the team adheres to established AIR processes, response expectations, closure requirements, and timing metrics.

This includes maintaining visibility of open items, driving accountability, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner. This responsibility aligns with the organization's focus on AIR resolution and equipment performance management.

A critical aspect of this position is the development, coaching, and mentorship of Equipment Engineers. The manager will create an environment that fosters technical excellence, professional growth, and ownership while actively developing the next generation of engineering talent.

The successful candidate will demonstrate and reinforce ASML's values of

• Challenging the team to continuously improve equipment reliability, processes, and technical capability.
• Collaborating across Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Facilities, and other support organizations to achieve common objectives.
• Caring for employees through coaching, mentorship, career development, and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace environment. These values are emphasized across Optics Fabrication as key expectations for leaders and employees.

The Equipment Engineering Manager will work closely with manufacturing area owners, maintenance leadership, process engineering teams, and other stakeholders to ensure priorities, resources, and objectives remain aligned. The manager will serve as the primary interface between Equipment Engineering and supported manufacturing areas, ensuring equipment strategies directly support business goals and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership capability, enabling them to drive equipment…