Senior Contamination Control Engineer

Introduction to the Job

At ASML our technology enables the worlds leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce smaller faster and more powerful chips. As a Senior Production Engineer you will play a critical role in strengthening manufacturing performance supporting new product introductions and driving continuous improvement across factory operations.

As a Senior Contamination Control Engineer at ASML you will help protect the cleanliness and precision required to manufacture some of the worlds most advanced semiconductor equipment. You will develop and improve contamination control processes that reduce particle and molecular contamination across a highly complex manufacturing environment.

In this senior engineering role you will combine hands-on technical problem solving with process development data analysis and continuous improvement. Your work will support manufacturing performance new product introductions equipment readiness and the long-term reliability of production processes.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Contamination Control Engineer you will serve as a technical expert for contamination control and cleaning processes. You will partner with engineering manufacturing operations and quality teams to solve complex problems and implement sustainable improvements.

• Own and improve particle and molecular contamination testing methods equipment procedures recipes maintenance requirements and supporting processes.
• Lead complex investigations involving contamination cleaning process deviations and manufacturing issues using structured root cause and problem-solving methods.
• Develop structural improvements that increase productivity efficiency first-pass yield and overall process capability while reducing contamination-related defects.
• Lead technical initiatives involving new product introductions equipment investments capacity planning continuous improvement and manufacturing readiness.
• Monitor and analyze performance using key performance indicators statistical process control Pareto analysis control charts and other data-driven quality methods.
• Develop and qualify contamination control processes for new manufacturing equipment including installation calibration documentation and process validation.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across teams by sharing contamination control expertise supporting technical reviews and promoting consistent problem-solving practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or masters degree in chemical engineering mechanical engineering manufacturing engineering or a related technical field.
• Five or more years of experience in production engineering process development manufacturing engineering or a related environment involving cleaning and contamination control.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning processes and equipment used for particle and molecular contamination detection measurement and analysis.
• Three or more years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Three or more years of experience leading technical projects or cross-functional initiatives. Project management certification is a plus.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing high-tech manufacturing complex assembly or cleanroom environments is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems enterprise resource planning systems engineering change processes or product lifecycle management is preferred.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech youll always have new challenges and new problems to solve and working together is the only way to do that. You wont work in a silo. Instead youll be part of a creative dynamic work environment where youll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. Youll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job youll need the following skills:

• Apply analytical thinking to identify contamination sources evaluate data and determine effective corrective actions.
• Solve complex manufacturing problems using structured root cause analysis and data-driven problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering manufacturing operations and quality teams.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical partners and business stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Use statistical and quality methods such as statistical process control Pareto analysis histograms control charts and process mapping.
• Take initiative and ownership when addressing technical challenges and improving manufacturing processes.
• Coach and mentor colleagues while promoting knowledge sharing and technical development across the team.

Other information

This position requires 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 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 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 recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

The current base salary range for this role is currently $104100- $190850

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 Companys 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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