WF Optics, Equipment Engineering Manager

ASML • Wilton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Optics Fabrication group in Wilton, CT creates precision optical components for all of our DUV and EUV lithography systems. Our optics are used in various internal systems such as wafer alignment, wafer leveling, inspection, stage measurement, reticle manipulation, and metrology measurements. The Equipment Engineering group directly supports all of Optics Fabrication by delivering safe, precise, reliable equipment with maximum uptime availability for Production to meet their quality and throughput goals. Optical fabrication processes rely on stable equipment for proper execution, an Equipment Engineer must maximize machine availability using the following skill sets: Proper equipment selection based on reliability and maintainability, Creating preventative maintenance plans and supporting their execution, Defining critical spares for quick response to unplanned downtime, Defining standard maintenance procedures to maximize maintenance effectiveness, Plan strategic upgrades and identifying end of life equipment, Hands on support of equipment modifications and upgrades, Assisting the Maintenance Teams with advanced troubleshooting.

Requirements

• BS in an engineering
• 6+ years engineering experience
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• 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.
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.

Nice To Haves

• Direct management or project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the execution and timely completion of all work assigned to the team.
• Establish priorities, remove barriers, and ensure engineers are effectively supporting manufacturing objectives while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensuring the team adheres to established AIR processes, response expectations, closure requirements, and timing metrics.
• Maintaining visibility of open items, driving accountability, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
• Development, coaching, and mentorship of Equipment Engineers.
• Create an environment that fosters technical excellence, professional growth, and ownership while actively developing the next generation of engineering talent.
• Challenging the team to continuously improve equipment reliability, processes, and technical capability.
• Collaborating across Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Facilities, and other support organizations to achieve common objectives.
• Caring for employees through coaching, mentorship, career development, and fostering an inclusive, respectful, and safe workplace environment.
• Work closely with manufacturing area owners, maintenance leadership, process engineering teams, and other stakeholders to ensure priorities, resources, and objectives remain aligned.
• Serve as the primary interface between Equipment Engineering and supported manufacturing areas, ensuring equipment strategies directly support business goals and operational requirements.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager