Company Name: ASML
Location: Hillsboro, OR, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing / Field Engineering
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 dedicated Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer to join our team in Hillsboro, OR. This Full-time, Mid-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to directly impact the deployment and optimization of our cutting-edge lithography machines at customer sites worldwide.
As an Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer, you will be instrumental in assembling, installing, and qualifying complex machines, as well as performing critical upgrades and system relocations. You will leverage your strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of semiconductor processes, and exceptional problem-solving skills to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and performance. If you are a results-driven professional with a strong customer focus, a commitment to quality, and eager to make a tangible impact on the cutting-edge of technology in a demanding field environment, ASML invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take a hands-on role in assembling and qualifying machines on-site according to strict procedures.
- Expertly build, install, and align components to construct a complete lithography machine.
- Lead the installation of ASML equipment at customer locations, including new features, pilot, and proto systems.
- Analyze applicability, accuracy, and adherence to design specifications for all installations and upgrades.
- Recommend design changes or material substitutions to improve product performance or installation efficiency.
- Evaluate and diagnose complex problems with equipment, making appropriate and timely repairs.
- Collaborate effectively with co-workers and customers to isolate and solve intricate technical problems.
- Professionally answer customer questions and provide technical assistance as needed.
- Offer support and assistance to less experienced personnel, contributing to team growth.
- Perform complex adjustments, upgrades, diagnosing, and solving problems with limited support.
- Prepare clear and concise written technical reports documenting activities and findings.
- Perform administrative and coordination duties, including detailed pass-downs, work orders, field service reports, system problem reports, and monthly reports.
- Maintain installation plans and monitor project progress to ensure timely completion.
- Utilize mechanical aptitude and knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, semiconductor processes, and relevant software in daily tasks.
- Demonstrate flexibility to expand capability in multiple technical competencies, including mechanical installs and system integration.
- Observe and respond effectively to people and situations, interacting professionally with others.
- Possess the ability to learn and apply new information or skills quickly.
- Exhibit open, clear, concise, and professional communication; ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Maintain a strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Be result-driven, demonstrating ownership and accountability, with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Possess the proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Adhere strictly to procedures, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements in processes.
- Possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers.
- Show willingness to work compressed work week, 12-hour shifts, flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) to meet project demands.
- Demonstrate willingness to continue learning and growing professionally.
- Possess the ability to spend more than 80% of time in a clean room working with electromechanical equipment (wearing appropriate attire).
- Possess the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Show willingness to travel up to 75% for domestic and international assignments.
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Mid-Level (Minimum 2+ years’ experience preferred in relevant areas).
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
- Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field or equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the semiconductor industry (preferred).
- Minimum 2+ years’ Field Service Engineer work experience (preferred).
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience in using computer applications, including data analysis tools, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (preferred).
- Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, vacuum system, or plasma (preferred).
- Ability to observe and respond to people and situations, interact with others.
- Ability to learn and apply new information or skills.
- Demonstrates open, clear, concise, and professional communication; ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Result-driven, demonstrates ownership and accountability, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Ability to work according to strict procedures, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, semiconductor processes, and relevant software.
- Flexibility to expand capability in multiple technical competencies (mechanical installs, system integration).
- Experience assembling and qualifying machines on-site according to procedures.
- Skilled in building, installing, and aligning components to a complete machine.
- Experience installing ASML equipment at customer locations (new features, pilot, proto systems).
- Ability to analyze applicability, accuracy, and adherence to design specifications.
- Capability to recommend design changes or material substitutions.
- Skilled in evaluating and diagnosing problems, making appropriate repairs.
- Experience working with co-workers and customers to isolate and solve problems.
- Proficient in answering customer questions and assisting professionally.
- Ability to provide support and assistance to less experienced personnel.
- Proven ability to perform complex adjustments, upgrades, diagnosing and solving problems with limited support.
- Skilled in preparing written technical reports.
- Capable of performing administrative and coordination duties (pass-downs, work orders, field service reports, system problem reports, monthly reports).
- Willingness to work compressed work week, 12-hour shifts, flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).
- Willingness to continue learning and growing professionally.
- Ability to spend more than 80% of time in a clean room working with electromechanical equipment.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Willingness to travel up to 75%.
Salary and Benefits
ASML offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your 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 Hillsboro, OR, United States. The role requires significant hands-on work at customer sites, often involving spending more than 80% of time in a clean room (wearing appropriate attire) working with electromechanical equipment. It requires extensive travel up to 75% (domestically and internationally). You will work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision, managing your schedule to meet customer demands. The work environment is demanding, with changing workloads and deadlines, requiring the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Flexibility to work a compressed work week, 12-hour shifts, and flexible shifts (nights, weekends, holidays) is also required. You will utilize various technical tools, software, and communication systems to perform installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
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 an Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer, your role is pivotal in ensuring the successful deployment and optimal performance of our groundbreaking machines directly at customer sites.
We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your hands-on mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and field engineering expertise will be highly valued. You will be empowered to install and qualify complex systems, advise global customers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are a results-driven professional with a strong customer focus, a commitment to quality, and a desire to make a tangible impact on the cutting-edge of technology, ASML offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
