Job Abstract

Introduction to the job

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, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

The Development and Engineering (D&E) sector is responsible for the development and validation of the ASML machines. Within this sector, the Mechanical Development department (MDEV) specializes in the definition, design, and execution of various modules within the overall lithography system. The Mechanical Architect plays a key role in defining, documenting, and enforcing that functional and system requirements are translated into practical, safe, manufacturable, serviceable and cost-effective designs.

We are looking for an engineer with a multidisciplinary (mechanical, electrical, and software) and/or mechatronics background to act in the role of Multidisciplinary Tooling Architect for part of the EUV light source. In this role you will be responsible for defining requirements (functional, system-level, mechanical, software..), cross functional interfaces, configuration strategy, and validation criteria for various tools used in the manufacturing process of EUV source modules. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a broad technical background, excellent communication skills, and ability to influence others. You will collaborate with other architects and design engineers in a multidiscipline project team to develop concepts, perform engineering analysis, support the build and test of prototypes, give direction in the generation of detail CAD designs and engineering drawings, and partner with suppliers and product integration to test towards successful product launch.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops the roadmap, requirements, specifications, architecture, and technology development needs for the Architecture of EUV Source tools, to improve tool performance, MTTR/MTBF and overall tool availability.
• Translating the EUV Source product roadmap to a tooling-specific roadmap, detailing which tools are needed when, to support specific Source Functions.
• Validating suppliers according to the defined tooling roadmap, working with the cross-functional team to qualify those suppliers to meet roadmap needs
• Identifies concepts that can address performance gaps; evaluates technology maturity and defines the development and engineering work breakdown for execution by cross-functional teams of experienced scientists and engineers.
• Leads architecture and prototyping definition; collaborates with cross-functional teams of mechanical engineers, materials scientists, optical, electrical and software engineers to develop solutions to roadmap.
• Develops and maintains the specification document tree; writes and/or reviews key specification and design documentation; coordinates key reviews with Systems Engineering and Project Stakeholders to ensure functional specifications are aligned to system requirements.
• Identifies and engages third parties for development of technology solutions; creates Statements of Work (SOWs) to define phased deliverables for budgeting and project management.
• Defines Test Protocols; analyzes test data; makes recommendations based on test results for design changes and operational changes to improve performance of sub-modules.
• Assesses technology and project risks and defines risk mitigation strategies and approaches with the project leadership team.
• Mentors, coaches and oversees the activity of junior engineers
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience

• BS or MS. in Engineering, Physics or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in a technical leadership role.
• Previous role(s) in Technology, Process and/or Engineering Design of Semiconductor processing equipment a strong plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Has a track record as a leader on successfully completed project.
• Ability to carry a product design from conception into production.
• Project Engineering experience including leading small technical teams.
• Ability to cross functional boundaries to build relationships with all areas in the company, to understand and reconcile higher level company and customer needs.
• Experience with PLC development.
• Experience with software development for automated machinery.
• Strong fundamental background in mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Familiar with heat transfer analysis and methodologies.
• Experience with thermal, gas flow and vacuum elements of process chamber design.

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 thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Passion for commercialization and driving innovation at a rapid pace.
• Highly motivated, enthusiast, flexible and a good communicator.
• Think broad, learn fast, take responsibility, act decisively and show critical sense.
• Experience with product lifecycle management, including roadmap definition.
• An ability to initiate, influence and drive projects and teams.
• An ability to persuade others (influencing without formal power)

Solid background in some or all of:

• Mechanical design.
• Mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Electrical Design.
• Software development, specifically on the front-end side (UI/UX).
• Mechatronics.
• Design for manufacturability.
• Process Engineering.
• Broad range of manufacturing processes.
• Metal coating technologies (CVD, PVD, ALD, thermal spray, etc...).
• Gas flow systems and/or process chambers.
• Vacuum systems.

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA . It works on a hybrid schedule; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

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

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• 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.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role.   All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check band any other tests that may be required.            

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