Manufacturing Software Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US, LP 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 Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Role and responsibilities

The Manufacturing Engineer role at ASML designs, develops, implements and sustains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture, fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of critical consumable component.  This role is responsible for factory metrics such as yield, cycle time, and capacity.  Designs process and manufacturing tooling solutions to influence factory metrics.  Designs and executes test plans to qualify changes in manufacturing process.  Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products.  Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.  Additionally, this role may review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.  As well as works in a cross functional team to deliver industrialized production process.

• Designing, developing, and installing custom LabVIEW based applications & systems incorporating a wide variety of technologies (DAQ, machine vision, motion & real-time control, etc.) to support customized manufacturing tooling.
• The job will involve supporting a complex home-grown application that assists people working on the manufacturing shop floor.
• Able to successfully perform hardware and software troubleshooting efforts, upgrade LabView software, and support calibration efforts.
• Develop visualization dashboards to update integration, qualification status.
• Using Agile methodology to develop the software using Python, Matlab, or LabVIEW.
• Creating designs and Implement code that are modular, scalable, robust and meet quality requirements.
• Integrate and Create software release candidates.
• Qualify software on virtual, simulated environments.
• Execute the defined system level test set.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues arise during testing, and raise defects.
• Creates test result documents as required to support internal and external program reviews.
• Ensures successful completion of system-level testing, reliability testing, and any activity required to support a quality software release.
• Assign verdict to reliability issues.
• Ensures successful completion of system-level testing, reliability testing, and any activity required to support a quality software release.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Designs and executes qualification tests for manufacturing process or equipment changes.
• Applies statistical methods to analyze in line and end user quality data.
• Evaluates and analyzes data acquired during test using programs such as MS Excel, MS Access, JMP, Minitab and Lab View.  Makes recommendations for process or design modifications based on analysis.
• Builds and maintains databases.
• Investigates and reports root cause of problems, follows up with corrective actions.
• Coordinates Special Build activities between Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Leads and/or participates as a member of cross-functional Teams.
• Participates in daily factory meeting and drives for resolutions of big hitter problems.
• Implements containment and corrective actions.
• Creates data collection schemes.
• Facilitates completion of prototype and pilot production units to meet schedule requirements.
• Deliver technical support to contribute to rapid solutions of complex technical issues. 
• Prevent disturbances from re-occurring by feeding issue resolution in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering and Design & Engineering. 
• Participate in continuous improvement projects. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Role within Office

• 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 (specify 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.

Role within the Factory

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• 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 may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Can we be more specific:  Must be willing to lift up to 20 pounds and spend the majority of time (greater than 90% less break time) on the floor working on tools and in the factory.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and experience

• Requires a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in science and engineering such as computer science, physics, or electrical engineering.
• 6+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment desired.
• Experience programming with LabVIEW and C++ is a must.
• Advanced experience using one or more of the following software packages: Excel, JMP, MS Project.
• Competence in electrical, software and mechanical troubleshooting and functions preferred 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the company - Technicians to Management.
• Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities without jeopardizing project schedule.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. 

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.  
• 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.

Additional responsibilities for San Diego 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.  

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

$108,000-162,000

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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