Foundation Proto Operations Engineer - 3rd Shift
ASML
Wilton, CT, USA
Full-Time
Competitive
RemoteExecutive
Introduction to the job
Within ASML, the sector of Development & Engineering (D&E) is responsible for the specification and the design of ASML products. The Proto Operations team in the Foundation support the Top (TMM RMM) 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 Engineering team and the members of the System Integration guild, that tests and integrates our systems for Development and Engineering (D&E). Our Wilton prototype modules consists of an intricate network of optics, electronics, mechatronics, and control systems. As a member of the Machine Integration Team (MIT), your role as a Proto Engineer is key to building a better product though testing, issue identification and resolution, and finding potential design and process improvements. Being responsible to build in and test proto hardware and software (reticle stage & handler, wafer alignment sensor, wafer table, etc) on an fully functional Twinscan Prototype or Test Rig with minimum lead-time and maximum quality. Be expert on Top module and system operations and troubleshooting to optimize uptime availability and minimize downtime. For operating and maintaining test rigs used for design qualification, integration, reliability, and issue resolution. Also contribute towards an optimal design for the complete product and the creation of the product documentation necessary for pilot production
Maintain and operate D&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
Carry out and/or assist the 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
Train other proto engineers and technicians in test rig operation and troubleshoot.
Ensure safe working environment and work according 5S principles
Education and experience
BS degree in technical field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
Master's Degree preferred in relevant technical field.
Experienced practitioner, able to work unsupervised.
Software Engineering experience is a plus
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.
Behavioral & leadership skills
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.
Demonstrates Self-awareness: The ability to understand and manage one’s own strengths, limitations, emotions, and impact on others; to actively seek and use feedback; and to adapt behaviors and decisions to improve collaboration, leadership effectiveness, and results, especially in high-pressure, ambiguous, or complex environments.
Values Differences: The ability to intentionally seek, 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.
Builds Effective Teams: The ability to form, align, and develop teams that consistently deliver results by establishing clear goals, roles, and ways of working; fostering trust and inclusion; enabling healthy conflict and accountability; and coaching individuals to grow performance and capability over time.
Drives Vision and Purpose: The ability to define and communicate a clear, compelling direction that connects strategy to execution, aligns people on priorities and trade-offs, and sustains motivation and focus, especially through ambiguity, change, and competing demands.
Other information
This is a 3rd shift position and the work hours will be Sun - Thurs (10:00pm to 6:30am). There is a 15% differential increase in compensation that is associated with 3rd shift.
This position is located on-site. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. A flexible workplace arrangement is available for remote work up to two days a week.
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 abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in theUnited StatesExport Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
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