Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon. 

Role and responsibilities

Through exposure to advanced test and measurement techniques, you will design and develop test systems and/or applications to support feasibility, robustness, reliability or lifetime testing of advanced semiconductor lithography mechatronic parts and modules.

As a Co-op in the Test and Measurement Facility (TMF) within the Service and Enablers Department, you will participate in the following:

• Develop portions of the lithography system and/or associated tooling and test equipment.
• You will work on sub-systems involving robotics, mechatronics, precision mechanics and/or opto-mechanics
• You will need to consider engineering specifications and performance, lifetime, failure modes, root cause analysis, statistical analysis, reliability predictions, 6 sigma techniques, measurement system capability, etc.
• You will collaborate with system architects and engineers in a multidiscipline project team to develop concepts, perform engineering analysis, build and test prototypes, partner with suppliers, analyze data and support system integration and test

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. Must be available for 6 to 9 months

Education and experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Machine Controls with a minimum 2 years completed (Must be a current student and pursuing a degree)
• Prior use of LabVIEW preferred
• Prior use of CAD software (Siemens NX) preferred
• Prior use of measurement equipment, such as but not limited to the following:
  • Accelerometers
  • Data Acquisition systems
  • National Instruments equipment
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Multimeters
  • Hand tools

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:

• Hands-on attitude
• Capability to interface with multidisciplinary groups including senior leadership
• High energy self-motivated team player with strong desire to learn
• Customer oriented and willing to work with high level problem solvers on a daily basis
• Possess strong leadership and ownership characteristics with commitment to achieve results on time

Other information

• Co-Ops typically work at ASML for a semester and a summer, 8 months total
• This position is located on-site in Wilton, Connecticut.  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation
• 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

The current base hourly range for this role is currently:

$18.00 to $48.00 per hour

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

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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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