Introduction to the Job

ASML 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 main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

As a Factory Support Tech, this person helps ensure the efficient flow, cleanliness, storage, and readiness of materials and tools within ASML by performing cleaning, packaging, inventory management, material handling, and transactional activities that support Clean Street, Tool Center, and Factory Logistics operations. This role helps maintain inventory accuracy, product quality, and material traceability while supporting safe and efficient operations. The Factory Support Tech also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and develops cross-functional skills that support future growth within Factory Logistics.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Role and Responsibilities

This role works as part of an operational team supporting Clean Street, Tool Center, and Factory Logistics activities. Main activities take place in cleanroom environments and may include approved manufacturing and logistics support tasks. The position interfaces primarily with team members, the team lead, logistics personnel, manufacturing personnel, and other internal customers. This person performs standardized operational activities by following established work instructions and procedures, while exercising judgment when selecting appropriate actions within a defined operational framework. This role works under the supervision of a team lead.

Major responsibilities will include:

Operations

• Maintains knowledge and ability to perform activities supporting Clean Street, Tool Center, and Factory Logistics operations.

• Performs material handling, cleaning, packaging, storage, inventory management, and material transaction activities according to established procedures.

• Ensures outbound products are properly cleaned, packaged, labeled, and prepared for shipment or production use.

• Manages inventory within assigned storage locations, including Tool Center inventory, while maintaining inventory accuracy and material traceability.

• Issues, receives, stores, and transacts tools, equipment, and materials using company systems.

• Performs administrative and system transactions required to support operational processes.

• Identifies and resolves routine operational disturbances and escalates issues requiring cross-functional coordination.

• Aligns daily priorities with team lead and supports team objectives.

• Provides guidance to newer team members on routine operational tasks.

Quality

• Takes responsibility for maintaining product quality by following cleanliness, packaging, inventory, and material handling standards.

• Executes quality checks related to:

• Cleanliness standards

• Packaging requirements

• Inventory accuracy

• Material condition

• Tool Center operations

• Identifies irregularities and escalates findings when required.

• Ensures products meet established cleanliness and packaging standards prior to release.

Safety

• Takes responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to 5S+1 principles, cleanroom protocols, and company safety requirements.

Performance Management

• Participates in Daily Performance Management and continuous improvement activities.

• Identifies opportunities to improve:

• Cleaning processes

• Packaging processes

• Inventory accuracy

• Material flow

• Tool Center operations

• Supports implementation of process improvements and standardization efforts

Project Support

• Participates in operational improvement projects and executes assigned project activities within Clean Street, Tool Center, and Factory Support operations.

• Supports implementation of new processes, equipment, and operational initiatives.

• Identifies opportunities to improve project execution, process flow, and operational consistency.

Mentor/Training

• Acts as a buddy for new employees and provides on-the-job training using approved work instructions.

• Assists with practical skill development and supports maintenance of qualification and training records.

Factory Support Activities

May support approved factory activities including but not limited to:

• Material delivery and replenishment

• Inventory support

• Tool Center operations

• Clean Street equipment preventative maintenance

• Material staging

• Ship preparation support

• Leak check support

• Supports cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility and operational resiliency.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED; or equivalent combination of education and work experience required; associate degree, vocational training, military experience, or related experience in logistics, warehouse operations, manufacturing, inventory management, cleanroom operations, material handling, or a similar operational environment preferred.

• 1 year of experience working in a cleanroom, warehouse, logistics, inventory control, manufacturing support, or related operational environment.

• Capable of obtaining required cleanroom certifications and operating specialized cleaning equipment.

Personal Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Able to work in a dynamic, hands-on operational environment while maintaining accuracy, composure, and attention to detail under pressure.

• Able to work independently on clearly defined tasks while also acting as a flexible team player who communicates effectively with team leads, logistics personnel, manufacturing teams, and internal customers.

• Ability to learn, follow, and execute cleanroom handling, cleaning, packaging, inventory management, material transaction, and tool center processes in accordance with established work instructions and procedures.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, quality, cleanliness, and 5S+1 expectations while working in cleanroom, warehouse, logistics, and manufacturing support environments.

• Maintains a high level of ownership for inventory accuracy, material traceability, product condition, and proper documentation within company systems.

• Open to cross-training, continuous improvement, and skill development to support operational flexibility across Clean Street, Tool Center, and Factory Logistics activities.

Other Information

The schedule for these positions will follow a compressed workweek: three days on, four days off, four days on, and three days off. Shifts are 12 hours long, with opportunities available on both day shift and night shift. Day shift runs from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and night shift runs from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.

Role within Factory Environment

Responsibilities  

• 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.

• May require travel based on business needs.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to read, interpret, and communicate operational data, information, and documents.

The current base annual hourly 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.

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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