Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon

We are currently recruiting for an internship located at our office in Wilton, CT.

This position is for a First Line Support Production Engineer Intern with innovative attitude to work in the Production Engineering department in Wilton Factory. Intern will work with cross-sectors employees to provide rapid response to resolve disturbance notices related to engineering issues and to perform the engineering steps listed in the production operator dashboard (POD) to support output.

Role and responsibilitiesSpends about 75% of time in the Cleanroom providing direct support to production processes and troubleshootingProvide efficient response to troubleshoot optical alignment and metrology issues, module test and final qual issues, manufacturing tooling and optical metrology equipment issuesProvide efficient response to perform re-computation of the nominal optical design, perform correction of optical aberrationsRun image processing algorithm to extract nm flatness information from interferometer dataAnalyze Matlab scripts and plot data from databaseSupport query code to interrogate data for manufacturing needs, and image analysis on data and derive conclusionsDevelop OCAPs, Fishbones and troubleshooting guidelinesSupport diagnostics qualification and implementation for production staffEvaluate and disposition failed parts with proposed solutionsSupport development of Manufacturing procedures and technical work instructions, design and document reviews for diagnostics, DOA Root Cause Analysis, cycle time and labor hours roadmaps implementation, and PFMEAAble to read optical, mechanical and electrical drawingsKnowledge of Code-V and /or ZemaxKnowledge of MATLAB, LabVIEW and Python

Education and experiencePursuing a Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Optical Engineering

Working knowledge of diverse optical metrology setups: Interferometers, Shack – Hartmann sensor, polarimetry/ellipsometry & Optical alignmentWorking knowledge of geometric optics, wave optics, Gaussian propagation, and aberration theoryWorking Knowledge in image/signal /data process algorithm, statistics  and software developmentWorking knowledge with epoxy application in opto-mechanical designsWorking knowledge with optical assy/ alignment/ test equipment/ toolsWorking Knowledge in lasers, polarization, detectors, electro-optical devices and opto-mechanical constructions  Experience in a production environment with high tech products and complex production processesExperience in Lean Manufacturing is a plusWorking knowledge with Optical-Electrical sensors is a plusExperience in the field of technical Production Engineering and quality methodology such as statistical process control and FMEA is a plusWorking knowledge of NX, Teamcenter and SAP is a plus

SkillsCapability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility and follow throughPossess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on timeHave strong written and oral communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior managementFocus on quality and continuous improvementsDemonstrated “team player” with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills

Other information

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, training courses and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).

Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.

Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.

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.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export 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.

Diversity and inclusion

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

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