Manufacturing Engineer

ASML•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position may require 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 the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology. “You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship”

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relative Science or Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering strongly preferred).
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a cleanroom or factory setting.
Advanced experience using one or more of the following software packages: Excel, MS Access, LabVIEW, JMP, MS Project, Minitab, Visual Basic and equivalent programming knowledge are desired but not required.
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.
Familiarity of DOE (Design of Experiments) techniques.
Familiarity with LEAN Manufacturing concepts.
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.
Understand BOM (Bill-Of-Material) structuring fundamentals.
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.
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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
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.
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.
May require travel dependent on company needs.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent programming knowledge are desired but not required.
Competence in electrical, software and mechanical troubleshooting and functions preferred.

Responsibilities

Designs, develops, implements and sustains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture, fabrication, testing and troubleshooting of critical consumable component.
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.
Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing production/processing equipment.
Works in a cross functional team to deliver industrialized production process.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
Designs and executes qualification tests for manufacturing process or equipment changes.
Creates assembly and test processes and procedures.
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.
Prepares, analyzes and reports factory metrics (test data, yield data, cycle-time data, material notifications, etc…) on a regular basis.
Works with design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Coordinates Special Build activities between Engineering and Manufacturing.
Leads and/or participates as a member of cross-functional Teams.
Conducts time and efficiency studies and develops improved processes based on findings.
Coordinates and/or implements CO changes and deviation activities to flow through manufacturing.
Creates and maintains track record.
Participates in daily factory meeting and drives for resolutions of big hitter problems.
Participates in sub-system design reviews and evaluates the new product designs for manufacturability, quality, and reliability.
Implements containment and corrective actions.
Creates data collection reports for input by manufacturing organization.
Develops / refines business processes.
Facilitates completion of prototype and pilot production units to meet schedule requirements.
Deliver technical support to contribute to rapid solutions of complex technical issues.
Arrange proper follow up to minimize impact on cycle time.
Prevent disturbances from re-occurring by feeding issue resolution in cooperation with NPI Manufacturing Engineering, sustaining Manufacturing Engineering, and Design Engineering.
Enable self-supportiveness of the 1st line by knowledge sharing and development.
Participate in continuous improvement projects.
Required to be onsite for 100% of working week during working hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.