Introduction to the job

The Production 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.

Role and responsibilities

• 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 withProduction Engineering,Manufacturing Engineering and Design&Engineering.

• Enable self-supportiveness of the 1st line by knowledge sharingand development.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

• Required to be onsite for 100% of working week during working hours

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Job description subject to change at any time

Education and experience

• 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.

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.

• Other work as needed