Job Description

Introduction

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, 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.

Job Mission

The Field Service Engineer provides onsite field service support through the performance of installations, upgrades, repairs, and maintenance of complex capital equipment and systems.  Troubleshoots either to resolve issues directly or through referring advanced issues to technical support resources.  Acts as a customer service advocate, instructing customers in the operation and maintenance of the system. This is a Night Shift position, compressed work week. Candidate must be flexible to work all 4 shifts.

In the Cymer Light Source (CLS) division we design and manufacture Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lasers, used directly in the chipmaking process.

Job Description

• Analyzes, diagnoses, and troubleshoots Cymer equipment problems via telephone or at customer site.
• Performs installation, repair, retrofits, upgrades and preventive maintenance on Cymer equipment installed at customer sites.
• Maintains an assigned installation equipment base.  This includes providing primary support, forecasting, conducting customer support meetings, and ensuring regular communication with the customer.
• Assists customers in the receipt, installation, and testing of company equipment.
• Conducts equipment troubleshooting, analysis, and debugging in support of installation or operating activities.
• May provide service education to customer’s service and operations staff.
• Ensures that parts are available and as specified for service requirements.
• Maintains appropriate tools are on hand and as required.
• Travels as required for the purposes of performing service activities at customer sites or backfilling for other Cymer Field Service Engineers.
• Completes service, expense reports, and other administrative responsibilities in accordance with Cymer’s procedures and with supervisor’s approval.
• Uses company technical documentation and provides feedback for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Education

• High School education or equivalent. Some college education preferred or similar Military / vocational experiences.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of field service engineering experience required or relevant work related experience is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in optics, laser, and/or semiconductor manufacturing equipment experience is preferred.
• Laser and vacuum experience preferred.
• Has led one installation or significantly contributed to the successful installation of products at multiple sites.
• Ability to analyze data and report problems, to complete accurate, comprehensive service reports, and to communicate technical issues to other technical staff.
• Ability to collect, translate, and analyze data.
• Intermediate level of technical knowledge of electronics.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a solid foundation in and an understanding of the importance of relationship building.
• Ability to facilitate resolution of technical challenges.
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of installation, maintenance/repair, and troubleshooting at both the module and system level, while seeking expertise of more senior field service engineers where required.
• Ability to read and analyze opto-mechanical and electronic schematics.
• Protocol, and Computer Networking.
• Must be able to successfully meet customer site access requirements such as: background checks, safety training, and cleanroom access (gowning and breathing apparatus).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Requires experience using the following software packages: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and electronic e-mail systems, LabView, Internet.
• For regions - oral and written English language skills required.

Personal skills

Effective communication, perseverance, problem solving, customer support focus and team oriented.

Context of the position

Onsite field service support, troubleshooting and resolving issues.  Customer support advocate, guiding customers in operation and maintenance of the system. ​

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 35 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on business 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.
• Responsibilities include periodic travel to regional and overseas sites for product technical support and special support projects. 
• Work may include onsite technical support involving heavy lifting of equipment & modules.
• Position will require technical work activity in a clean-room production environment and/or laboratory setting.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level. 
• Occasionally may be exposed to loud noise bursts and may be exposed to toxic gases (fluorine). 
• Must be able to work in small, confined spaces.

Other information

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), and FSAs.

We are committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce to create opportunities for our people and the business. EOE

The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently:

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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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