Company Name: ASML
Location: Wilton, CT, United States (On-site, with a flexible arrangement allowing up to two days a week remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing
Job Overview
ASML is a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, designing, developing, and servicing the advanced lithography machines essential for producing microchips. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cost Engineer – Mechanical to join our team in Wilton, CT. This Full-time, Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to drive down the cost of goods for our complex mechanical components and assemblies, directly impacting the bottom line of a cutting-edge technology company.
As a Cost Engineer, you will be instrumental in influencing design for manufacturability, creating accurate cost estimates, and collaborating with various teams to optimize the value and efficiency of our supply chain. You will leverage your deep understanding of manufacturing techniques, material properties, and cost modeling to ensure that our products remain competitive and cost-effective. If you are a result-driven professional with strong negotiation skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for driving down costs in a high-tech manufacturing environment, ASML invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive down the Cost of Goods (Parts & modules) by influencing design on manufacturability & costs.
- Early defining of Manufacturing Process Flows for manufacturability & Product Cost calculations during the design phase.
- Provide adequate transparency in Product Costing for both Technical costs and Business uplifts.
- Create more value and cost down opportunities through deepen assessments of Factory Standard Costs and simulate Supplier & Supply Chain Costs.
- Make parts virtually on our software to determine the optimal cost of the parts and assemblies.
- Meet with design engineers and influence the design using your knowledge of optimal manufacturing practices.
- Be comfortable negotiating Technical cost with suppliers to drive down high volume part costs (i.e. milling times, setup analysis, tooling, …)
- Work with Sourcing and Procurement in visiting suppliers to validate and negotiate technical costs.
- Collaborate with Development & Engineering competences, and use the estimated manufacturing cost to influence solution down selection.
- Apply a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics (or similar).
- Leverage 8+ years of experience with a BS or 6+ years with an MSc in a high-tech environment.
- Possess 3 or more years of direct experience in the practice of high-end precision manufacturing of high precision mechanics and mechatronics assembly with qualification.
- Demonstrate an understanding of manufacturing techniques including 5 axis CNC machining, EDM, bonding and joining, materials, coatings, additive manufacturing, automation/robotization, and precision measurement.
- Possess knowledge of manufacturability of raw material manufacturing like stainless steel, titanium, casting, extrusion, high end plastics, etc..
- Exhibit experience with manufacturing complex components and assemblies and a general understanding of costs.
- Experience in electrical components, including designing boards and cables, experience in PCB visual and functional testing, manufacturing processes experience: detailed knowledge of manufacturing techniques for cables/connectors, PCB Assembly, programmable logic and electrical rack/cabinet assembly is a plus.
- Apply specific experience with costing, quoting, estimating, and value chain mapping.
- Demonstrate understanding of supplier and supply chain (advanced) manufacturing capabilities and preferable their financial value stream and costs.
- Exhibit a proven ability to drive down Cost of parts and assemblies by influencing design on manufacturability and costs.
- Create manufacturing process flows for manufacturability and cost calculations based on those flows.
- Lead technical improvement projects in supply chain operations.
- Drive Value Engineering and cost-reduction projects.
- Work closely with suppliers on technical aspects, process development, manufacturing flow.
- Demonstrate proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
- Be result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
- Demonstrate open, clear, concise, and professional communication.
- Exhibit strong negotiation skills during interactions with suppliers and other ASML sectors.
- Possess the ability to initiate, influence and steer without formal authority.
- Utilize excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Qualifications
- Education Requirement: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics (or similar).
- Experience Level: Senior-Level (BS with 8+ years experience, MSc with 6+ years experience; 3+ years direct experience in precision manufacturing).
- Required Skills:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics (or similar).
- BS with minimum of 8 years work experience or MSc with minimum 6 years work experience in a high-tech environment.
- 3 or more years of direct experience in the practice of high-end precision manufacturing of high precision mechanics and mechatronics assembly with qualification.
- Understanding of manufacturing techniques including 5 axis CNC machining, EDM, bonding and joining, materials, coatings, additive manufacturing, automation/robotization, and precision measurement.
- Knowledge of manufacturability of raw material manufacturing like stainless steel, titanium, casting, extrusion, high end plastics, etc.
- Experience with manufacturing complex components and assemblies and a general understanding of costs.
- Experience in electrical components, including designing boards and cables, experience in PCB visual and functional testing, manufacturing processes experience: detailed knowledge of manufacturing techniques for cables/connectors, PCB Assembly, programmable logic and electrical rack/cabinet assembly (plus).
- Specific experience with costing, quoting, estimating, and value chain mapping.
- Understanding of supplier and supply chain (advanced) manufacturing capabilities and preferable their financial value stream and costs.
- Proven ability to drive down Cost of parts and assemblies by influencing design on manufacturability and costs.
- Creation of manufacturing process flows for manufacturability and cost calculations.
- Technical improvement projects in supply chain operations.
- Value Engineering and cost-reduction projects.
- Working closely with suppliers on technical aspects, process development, manufacturing flow.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads.
- Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
- Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
- Strong negotiation skills during interactions with suppliers and other ASML sectors.
- Ability to initiate, influence and steer without formal authority.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Salary and Benefits
ASML offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Cost Engineer – Mechanical position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your extensive experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding top talent and fostering a supportive work environment. Beyond your salary, ASML is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which may include robust health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, retirement planning options, and opportunities for continuous professional development in a cutting-edge field.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time position based in Wilton, CT, United States, with a flexible workplace arrangement allowing up to two days a week remote. You will work within a professional office and potentially manufacturing environment, collaborating closely with design engineers, sourcing and procurement teams, and suppliers. The role demands strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to influence design decisions. The environment is fast-paced and highly technical, typical of a leading Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing company. Travel may be required (approximately 20%, potentially more) depending on project needs and supplier interactions.
Why Work with Us
At ASML, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, a crucial industry that underpins virtually every aspect of modern technology. We are a pioneering force, designing and developing the lithography machines essential for creating the world’s most advanced microchips. As a Cost Engineer – Mechanical, your role is pivotal in ensuring the cost-effectiveness and manufacturability of our complex mechanical components and assemblies, directly impacting the efficiency and competitiveness of our cutting-edge technology.
We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your expertise in Engineering and Manufacturing will be highly valued. You will be empowered to influence design decisions, optimize manufacturing processes, and drive down the cost of goods, contributing directly to ASML’s continued success. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for optimizing complex systems and a desire to make a tangible impact on the cutting-edge of technology, ASML offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
