Senior Process Engineer - Mechanical Inspection
Role Overview
ASML Wilton is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to join the Wilton Factory Optics team with primary ownership of mechanical inspection processes.
This role is responsible for process development, stabilization, and daily performance across automated and manual mechanical inspection operations.
The position requires a deep technical understanding of optical fabrication, strong analytical capability, and the ability to drive sustainable improvements in a fast-paced production environment.
The engineer will directly support output, yield, and quality targets—including improving First Pass Yield (FPY) through stable, predictable, and well controlled process behavior.
This role requires a proactive engineering mindset: anticipating issues before they impact production, driving structured 6P readiness, performing thorough RCA, and continuously evaluating new technologies to strengthen long-term process control.
This is not a reactive support role; the expectation is ownership, foresight, and continuous improvement.
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Education and Experience
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Optical, Materials, or related engineering field • Minimum 5 years of experience in optical fabrication and visual inspection • Experience in tooling mechanics, mechanical inspection methods, and process development • Demonstrated ability in structured problem solving, data analysis, RCA, and process improvement
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Optical, Materials, or related engineering field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in optical fabrication and visual inspection
- Experience in tooling mechanics, mechanical inspection methods, and process development
- Demonstrated ability in structured problem solving, data analysis, RCA, and process improvement
- Strong understanding mechanical inspection best practices and tooling mechanics for accurate measurements
- Proficiency with manual and automated mechanical inspection tools
- Experience using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent statistical software
- Strong communication, cross functional collaboration, and leadership in a production environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under time sensitive conditions
- Demonstrated capability in 6P readiness, structured RCA, and verification driven corrective action
- Physical Requirements
- Work includes time spent on the fabrication floor, interaction with visual inspection equipment, and periods of standing or walking. The role may require lifting materials up to 35 pounds. Visual acuity for inspection tasks is required. The environment includes exposure to noise, vibration, and manufacturing equipment while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
- 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.
- Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
- Request an Accommodation
- ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to [email protected] to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
- Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
Skills
- Strong understanding mechanical inspection best practices and tooling mechanics for accurate measurements • Proficiency with manual and automated mechanical inspection tools • Experience using JMP, Minitab, or equivalent statistical software • Strong communication, cross functional collaboration, and leadership in a production environment • Ability to manage multiple priorities under time sensitive conditions • Demonstrated capability in 6P readiness, structured RCA, and verification driven corrective action
- Physical Requirements
- Work includes time spent on the fabrication floor, interaction with visual inspection equipment, and periods of standing or walking. The role may require lifting materials up to 35 pounds. Visual acuity for inspection tasks is required. The environment includes exposure to noise, vibration, and manufacturing equipment while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
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.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Request an Accommodation
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to [email protected] to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
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