APO -BCELL- Process Specialist

ASML•Wilton, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Acts as an optical manufacturing process execution expert representative towards internal stakeholders during New Product Introduction. Provides input for manufacturability and provides feedback upstream in the development process. Accurately manufactures, integrates, and qualifies complex ASML technical products in accordance with established specification requirements in a manufacturing environment. Demonstrates expertise and competence in optical manufacturing, leads training, supports technicians, process improvements, and Lean culture.

Requirements

High School Degree or equivalent
6+ years of relevant work demonstrating multiple process competencies – JG6
Advanced hands-on manufacturing expertise
Precision measurement and tool use
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (i.e. Intro to Lean, 5S, Kaizen, VSM, etc.)
Strong computer skills: MS Office, SAP
Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents
Work according to WF Optics guidelines and procedures while meeting committed project timelines
Strong hands-on technical capability in a complex manufacturing or engineering environment, with the ability to safely work on fragile, high-value optics and hardware.
Demonstrated technical judgment, analytical thinking, and structured problem-solving skills to interpret technical information, identify issues, remove bottlenecks, and support timely resolution.
Independent, accountable, detail-oriented, and decisive, with strong ownership of safety, quality, output, schedule commitments, and business priorities.
Uses data, sound judgment, and appropriate influence to make effective decisions, escalate risks, align stakeholders, and support cross-functional collaboration.
Clear and professional communicator who can effectively engage one-on-one, in small groups, and across technicians, engineers, and management.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams, support cross-training needs, and contribute to a high-performing work environment.
Continuous improvement and learning mindset; constructively challenges the status quo and approaches business challenges with a “what would it take to make it happen” attitude.
Work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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.

Responsibilities

Role models “Wilton Factory in the Driver’s Seat” by driving Optics Factory ownership, industrialized NPI delivery, and cross-sector readiness for factory output.
Builds sufficient knowledge of new and established optics products, tooling, processes, and critical quality requirements.
Leads Optics Factory technician on-the-job training and validates standard manufacturing training for optics processes.
Assesses HVM readiness for optics products and provides clear feedback on manufacturability, repeatability, and volume readiness.
Reviews OCAPs, ETPs, and PTWs for optics work centers when processes and new technology, novel builds, or non-standard manufacturing activities are planned.
Manufactures and delivers complex optics in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and factory output commitments.
Documents, troubleshoots, and escalates optics manufacturing issues to enable structured problem solving and technical direction toward resolution.
Supports engineering resolution of complex technical problems that occur during optics manufacturing, assembly, test, or process execution.
Enriches disturbance notifications and supports preliminary troubleshooting to improve optics process stability and recovery speed.
Supports compilation and presentation of Optics Factory manufacturing challenges in NPI forums to drive timely cross-sector resolution.
Actively participates in the Optics Factory Lean and continuous improvement culture, with a focus on flow, quality, and output performance.
Recommends and implements optics work-center and process improvements that improve safety, quality, cycle time, and repeatability.
Demonstrates technical competence, optics process expertise, and cross-training across critical work-center activities.
Adheres to all ASML Corporate and Wilton Environmental, Health, and Safety policies, procedures, and protocols while executing optics manufacturing work.