Optical Coating Technician Job in Wilton, United States

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

Working at ASML
We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

Optical Coating Technician Job Description

IntroductionASML 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.Job MissionWithout direct supervision prepares, cleans, inspects, and coats precision optics using a variety of equipment. Verifies accuracy of finished product and supports process and product development. Maintains vacuum coating systems to maximize chamber utilization. Troubleshooting and quick decision making is needed on a daily basis. The identified candidate must have knowledge of computers and possess excellent visual acuity skills and be detail oriented.Job DescriptionWorks with Engineering on product and process development
Performs Design of Experiments under Engineering guidance
Is able to read, comprehend, and assist with work instructions and general correspondence
Is able to independently troubleshoot and solve problems
Is able to come up with solutions when problem is 'out of a standard situation'
Has cross functional expertise in multiple disciplines
Is able to status products currently running in the area
Has advanced knowledge in the use of multiple coating techniques/spectrophotometers
Is able to operate multiple types of optical coating equipment used for coating critical glass and ceramic components
Is able to read and interpret prints and technical documents
Follows ASML safety guidelines and wears PPE where appropriate
Responsible for safe handling of hazardous materials such as solvents and hazardous waste
Performs multiple tasks simultaneously
Offers suggestions for process improvements
Prioritizes work schedule based on build plan
Has knowledge of pumping systems and maintenance
Is able to perform advanced arithmetic calculations
Optical handling and visual inspection required for measuring surface defects
Microsoft windows, excel, and basic computer skills are needed
Good manual dexterity is needed for handling expensive finished optics
Inspecting, cleaning, loading into tooling, packaging, and transporting optics
Detailed and careful cleaning of optics; not damaging delicate optics during cleaning while assuring no contamination on the optical surfaces
Inspection of optics to verify cleanliness and quality before and after coating

SAP knowledge a plusEducationHigh School or trade school graduate or GEDExperience5-9 Years related technical experience.Works in shifts
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 stretchPersonal skills-Has a strong ability for attention to detail
-Self-starter
-Has good communication skills and communicates professionally
-Is a team player
-Has good interaction skills
-Capable of training lower level technicians
-Works in a structured manner
-Embraces the ASML 5S+1 way of working
-Adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 requirementsContext of the positionWork Environment:
-Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts & solvents
-Clean room environment
-May also be exposed to laser energy, magnetic fields and open flames
-Typically handles parts that could weigh up to 35 pounds
-Will be required to stand, sit, kneel and bend to load and unload the surfaces of the machine tools
-Production areas are maintained at 70 to 76 degrees and 40 to 50% relative humidity
-The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate
-Occasional travel may be required 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 20 pounds.　
-May require travel dependent on company 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.Other informationEEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer
 

Optical Coating Technician Job Requirements

High School or trade school graduate or GED

5-9 Years related technical experience.Works in shifts
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

-Has a strong ability for attention to detail
-Self-starter
-Has good communication skills and communicates professionally
-Is a team player
-Has good interaction skills
-Capable of training lower level technicians
-Works in a structured manner
-Embraces the ASML 5S+1 way of working
-Adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO 14000 requirements

Work Environment:
-Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts & solvents
-Clean room environment
-May also be exposed to laser energy, magnetic fields and open flames
-Typically handles parts that could weigh up to 35 pounds
-Will be required to stand, sit, kneel and bend to load and unload the surfaces of the machine tools
-Production areas are maintained at 70 to 76 degrees and 40 to 50% relative humidity
-The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate
-Occasional travel may be required 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 20 pounds.　
-May require travel dependent on company 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.Other information

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