Introduction

ASML is the world's leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines critical to the production of integrated circuits or chips. ASML's corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. The company has lithography research, development and manufacturing operations in Wilton, Connecticut and in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training and application facilities are located in Asia, Europe and the United States. The Manufacturing Operations in Wilton Connecticut is responsible for the production of lithography tools as well as purchasing and logistics. The complete production process of the most advanced machines takes place within Manufacturing.

• Deliver timely and professional engineering support on contamination control (particulate contamination) related issues and questions as a member of the contamination control competency team. The contamination control competence acts as a primary point of contact for internal customers such as engineers, technicians and designers.
• Drive an assessment program of ASML manufacturing, delivering improvement proposals to our production line, and assisting them with implementation.
• Structurally improve ongoing and new contamination control processes in terms of quality, safety, or cycle time.
• Interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a broad range of levels.
• Ensure work preparation for contamination control processes meets required standards.
• Gain familiarity with best practices of contamination prevention and cleaning concepts
• Help with SPC (Statistical Process Control) implementation for particle cleanliness data.
• Participate in cross disciplinary issues resolution and improvement projects.
• Time allocation:
  • 30% in Cleanroom monitoring parts, processes, and cleanroom facility
  • 30% Spent with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvements and results
  • 30% Spent documenting results and writing guidelines
  • 5% Spent with Design Engineering on material design changes and best practices
  • 5% Spent in meetings

• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in running controlled experiments.
• Previous hands-on experience using test equipment.
• Experience using statistical process control for the purpose of evaluating trends in data.
• Experience evaluating or researching components for wear and tear (and material transfer).
• The candidate needs to be self-motivated and to work independently on specific tasks.
• Also, the candidate must work well in a dynamic environment and be a good team player.
• The candidate must have good communication skills.

• 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.

• Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 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 sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 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 20 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Perform other functions that may be assigned

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