PE Electrical Test Group – Automation Engineer – for Electrical Test systems

PE Electrical Test Group – Automation Engineer – for Electrical Test systems

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 and San Jose, CA.

Job Mission

ASML is the world’s leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines that are critical to the production of integrated circuits or microchips. This position is for an Automation Engineer – for Electrical Test systems for an individual who possesses an innovative attitude to work in the Production Engineering Test department within the Wilton Factory.  The individual will work with Production and Development test engineers to assist in development , implementation and release of multidisciplinary test equipment. Implementing documented procedures and processes for networking best practices. Ultimately contributing to the improvement  and ensuring the safety of network connected production test stands within the Manufacturing work centers.

Providing support in a manufacturing environment for Electro Mechanical test equipment and module output is part of the daily work routine.

Job Description

• Lead electrical test and automation projects from requirements through validation and production deployment.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain hardware, software, instrumentation, data-acquisition, database, analysis, and reporting solutions.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, software, computer, and network issues; perform root-cause analysis and create diagnostic guidance.
• Install and upgrade test software, backups, operating systems, programming environments, and network-connected factory equipment.
• Translate production needs into requirements, scope, dependencies, acceptance criteria, validation plans, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Apply disciplined software lifecycle practices and support secure, reliable factory output through cross-functional collaboration and knowledge transfer.
• Spend approximately 50% of work time in the cleanroom supporting production test engineering and resolving computer and network issues.
• Work in a fully gowned ISO 9000/14000 cleanroom environment around production equipment, overhead cranes, powered material movers, ladders, platforms, chemicals, lasers, strong magnetic fields, and high-voltage/high-current electrical systems.
• Software development in Python or a comparable engineering language, with source control, peer review, testing, documentation, and maintainable ownership.
• Test automation, data acquisition, validation, analysis, reporting, SQL, and database integration.
• Electrical instrumentation, measurement systems, and troubleshooting across hardware and software interfaces.
• Requirements development, validation planning, test procedures, technical documentation, and objective evidence.
• Preferred exposure to LabVIEW, OPC UA or similar industrial interfaces, SPC, manufacturing support systems, and production deployment of engineering tools.

Education and Experience

·       0+ years’ experience in an Engineering environment with Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.

·       Electrical Engineering  design and supportive use of test equipment.

·       Strong software development background required.

·       SW knowledge a plus with: LabView, C#, C/C++, Python, MS Visual Studio, and MATLAB.

·       Networking Windows, Unix, and Proprietary OS systems.

·       For candidates with zero full-time experience after completing their degree, preference for 1+ years of combined internships, co-op assignments, undergraduate research, or equivalent relevant hands-on engineering experience.

·       Preferred experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, electrical test, instrumentation, software development, data acquisition, and production support.

Personal skills

• Candidate must be organized, disciplined and assertive to work in a development and manufacturing environment of a large company.Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups (including senior leadership), and be willing to take on responsibility and follow through.Possess strong ownership characteristics – demonstrated commitment to achieving results on time.Must be able to work in a team environment.Exhibit strong written and oral communicative skills – ability to communicate effectively to your team and to senior management.Focus on quality and continuous improvements.

Context of the position

• 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 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.  Can work under deadlines.  The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.  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.There is a potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents in the workplace  

• EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer  

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently: $69,000 - $101,000

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

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.

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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