Proto Configuration Engineer

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.

ASML is one of the world's leading manufacturers of lithography systems that help enable Moore's Law and the creation of increasingly powerful and capable electronic devices. At our San Diego location we are renowned for developing both deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography light sources and next generation extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources. We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

If you have a passion for technology and innovation you'll want to check us out. Be a part of ASML. Be a part of progress.

The Configuration Engineer (CE) is a critical member of the Machine Integration Team (MIT), responsible for owning and maintaining the system configuration of assigned prototype systems. This role ensures hardware registration, monitors configuration gaps against baseline requirements, and drives plans to close those gaps in alignment with integration objectives. The CE secures materials, tools, and resources-including sequences and procedures-to enable engineering changes and collaborates closely with Upgrade Integrators, Configuration Architects, and Proto Integrators to maintain accurate configurations. Additionally, the CE supports engineering, R&D, and manufacturing in testing optical, mechanical, and electrical modules and integrating complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain documented "As Built" configuration of prototype systems.
• Report configuration status to management, explaining deltas to baseline and plans to close gaps.
• Audit "As Supplied," "As Built," and "As Maintained" machines regularly.
• Collaborate with System Integration to define test configurations for test plan specifications.
• Produce clear, concise documentation in ASML/Cymer-defined formats.
• Drive material, tooling, and resource availability for upgrade activities.
• Work according to established safety standards inside and outside the cleanroom.
• Collect inputs for upgrade packages and sequence creation from drawings, specifications, and other sources.
• Participate in acceptance testing of designs.
• Use company technical documentation, provide feedback for improvement, and assist in creating service documentation.
• Interact with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, logistics, customer support, and management) to build effective relationships across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education & Experience

• BS degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Physics, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Math, or related STEM field.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Knowledge of high-tech machinery, optics, laser-induced plasma, optical metrology, and/or controls preferred.
• Experience with vacuum systems and semiconductor equipment development is a strong plus.
• Product development experience highly desirable.
• Technical knowledge of ASML EUV systems preferred.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Experience with new product introductions.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and predict potential design issues from technical documentation (SPS/SDS/EPS).
• Self-starter, able to work independently.
• Strong communication and proactive approach.
• Excellent internal customer and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective presentation and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.
• Ability to collect data, perform statistical analysis, and create standardized reports using programming and visualization tools.
• Skilled at interpreting technical instructions, diagrams, and engineering specifications.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

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.

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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