Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

As a Design and Engineering (D&E) Reliability Lab Technician, this role will support product development by performing hands-on build, prototyping, proof-of-concept, diagnostic and troubleshooting testing, of electrical and mechanical systems, in a consistent, repeatable, safe and efficient manner. Another key responsibility is to support at least one of ASML's development labs which includes maintaining testing equipment, instrumentation, and tooling in a ready state, including but not limited to calibration tracking, configuration management of test stands and test equipment, and safety monitoring as well as other tasks in support of projects and production operations. The third primary responsibility is ownership, planning, and scheduling activities within the lab, and maintaining the lab with a 5S environment. Basic computer skills are required for test stand operation, as well as for scheduling and communicating with customers.

Roles and responsibilities

Lab management and coordination:

• Supports, trains, and supervises, users on the correct use of lab equipment
• Support setup and operation of test equipment, data collection and analysis.
• Purchase general use lab supplies, and support equipment purchases
• Maintain the calibration status of the lab per ASML ISO requirements
• Maintains inventory of equipment.
• Enable lab users to follow ASML WoW and safety regulations for:
• Storing, handling, and disposing of project related materials
• Maintaining test benches, prototypes, and miscellaneous hardware
• 5S+S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety) keeping the laboratory safe and organized

Prototyping and electrical/mechanical build activities:

• Read, understand, and execute using wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical/mechanical technical documents
• Electrical Cabinet assembly, wire hookup, and commissioning
• Use of standard mechanical tools
• High Voltage assembly
• OSHA and NFPA compliance
• Mechanical build assembly, including precision alignment

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

Education and experience

High School Degree with 5 years relevant work experience

High School Degree and Technical Certification (i.e. Electronic Technician) with 3 years relevant work experience

Associates Degree with 3 years relevant work experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, electrical or mechanical, with 2 years relevant work experience

Minimum qualifications - the hired candidate must possess all of the "required" qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:

Technical skills

• Advanced mechanical and electrical build/assembly capability (required)
• Precision mechanical alignment capability (required)
• Analytical and pragmatic approach to troubleshooting (required)
• Ability to specify and operate advanced instrumentation (Mixed-signal oscilloscopes, mechanical alignment and metrology tools, programmable power supplies, climatic chambers, optical alignment tools, thermal test equipment, data acquisition modules etc.) (required)
• Fundamental knowledge of working with AC and DC Power Distribution systems (preferred)
• Experience understanding documentation of and creating from base materials (preferred):
• Interconnect Cables and Harnessing
• Electronic Racks, Cabinets, Boxes and Control Consoles
• Printed Circuit Boards
• Shielding, EMC & grounding concepts
• Safety regulations (e.g. NFPA/IPxx/CB reports) (preferred)
• Quality improvement methodologies (5S, Lean Principles, TQM) (preferred)

Software/Tool Skills:

• MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Teams (Required)
• MS Visio, Planner (Preferred)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) (Preferred)
• MATLAB (Preferred)
• LabVIEW (Preferred)

Skills

• Hands-on individual with broad technical knowledge of mechanical and mechatronic systems
• Flexible and able to progress within an uncertain and rapidly changing environment
• Creative problem solver
• Ability to work with and understand complex plans
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

Other information

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. * 730, et seq.). As a condition of employment, qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Role within Office

Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a fast-paced office and lab environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods of up to 12 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Commute to ASML's facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating, and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously for up to 10 hours per day, five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 16 Kilograms.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs - 0-10%
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):

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.

• Primarily open office and lab space
• Will be required to wear PPE and embrace ASML's safety culture.
• Will be required to stand, kneel, bend, and lift objects up to 16 kilograms.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanisms, sharp objects, and hazardous energy
• Regularly exposed to moderate noise levels in lab
• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.
• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level (occasionally hearing protection may be required).
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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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