Competence Engineer - Lab Owner

Introduction

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 in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

Job Mission

As a Competence Engineer, 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.

Role and responsibilities: 

• Serve as the owner (i.e., steward) of one or more ASML D&E laboratories.
• Process requests for lab space, lab equipment, or lab technician project support received through the Wilton D&E Lab Request App or as assigned.
• Maintain proactive communication with lab customers regarding Lab Request status, scheduling, unanticipated circumstances, or needed changes to their tests.
• Support, train, and supervise users on the correct use of communal lab equipment.  (Note: Lab Ownership does not equate to Tool Ownership—many Tools within D&E Labs have Tool Owners that are not Lab Owners.) 
• Support the setup and operation of test equipment, data collection, and analysis.
• Actively participate in regular alignment and/or lab operation excellence meetings.
• Work without direct supervision and manage priority of multiple tasks.
• Maintain positive attitude and role model ASML values of Collaborate, Challenge, and Care.
• Provide cross-lab support to colleagues as needed.
• Promote the use of the HTC SharePoint page to inform customers of lab Ways of Working (WoW) and space request processes.
• Review and keep the information on the lab’s SharePoint page current and accurate.
• Work with Office and Lab Space Support to keep floor plan up-to-date.
• Approve Lab Access Requests on a timely manner, enabling qualified requestors to gain badge access to the lab.
• Ensure project activities are appropriately identified with signage (e.g., the 1st page of lab request).
• Operate hoisting /lifting equipment, where appropriate and when properly trained and authorized.
• Maintain certification and operate as an Informed Electrical Worker (IEW).
• Purchase general-use lab supplies, consumables, and support equipment.
• Ensure lab equipment and facilities are in good working order and coordinate repairs when required.
• Maintain the calibration status of the lab and lab equipment per ASML and ISO requirements.
• Maintain equipment inventory. 
• Enable lab technicians and lab users to follow ASML WoW, PPE, 5LSR, Green Tag, LOTO, and other safety policies.
• Align with EHS to ensure clarity regarding required safety trainings prior to granting lab access.
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits and respond to findings in a reasonable time frame.
• Store, handle, and dispose of project-related materials in accordance with applicable procedures and requirements.
• Maintain test benches, prototypes, and miscellaneous hardware. 
• Promote 5S+1 (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety), keeping the laboratory safe and organized.

 
Technical Responsibilities: 

• Read, understand, and execute using wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and   electrical/mechanical technical documentation.
• Assemble, wire, and commission test stands and/or electrical cabinets, where appropriate. 
• Use standard mechanical and electrical tools and/or gauges.
• Fabricate and/or assemble advanced mechanical and/or electrical assemblies/functional models (FUMO), where appropriate.
• Apply an analytical and pragmatic approach to troubleshooting.
• Apply knowledge to solve problems according to documented procedures or professional expertise, as needed.
• Identify, initiate, and support continuous improvement activities / optimize assigned project activities.
• 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.)
• Comply with applicable UL, OSHA, and NFPA standards and regulations.

Mechanical Responsibilities:

• Use of a wide range of hand tools, drill press, arbor press, chop saw, etc.
• Use of a wide range of measuring devices such, as calipers, micrometers, indicators, height stands, force gauges, and flow meters.
• Perform precision measurements at micron and sub-micron level.
• Perform plumbing of pneumatic and water lines.
• Contribute areas of specialty that benefit the group and project teams.

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

• the hired candidate must possess all of the “required” qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:

Technical skills

• Analytical and pragmatic approach to troubleshooting (required)
• Experience supporting or owning a product test laboratory (preferred)
• Experience working in a cleanroom (preferred)
• Quality improvement methodologies (5S, Lean Principles, TQM) (preferred)
• Project management techniques (preferred)
• Reliability and safety knowledge (preferred)

Software/Tool Skills:

• MS Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Teams (Required)
• MS Visio, Planner (Preferred)

Skills

• Goal driven, quality focused, team oriented, and safety-first mindset
• Hands-on individual with broad technical knowledge of mechanical and mechatronic systems
• Flexible and able to progress within an uncertain and rapidly changing environment
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineers, technicians, management, and support teams
• Creative problem solver
• Ability to work with and understand complex plans
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 
• 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.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

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 – specify percentage of travel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work. 
• 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.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

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.

The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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

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