Internship - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

We are currently recruiting for an internship located at our office in Wilton, CT.

The Lean Six Sigma Engineering Internship, as a member of the System Integration team, will focus on expanding problem-solving methodologies within daily system integration work. Their role includes ensuring the implementation of improvement activities identified through kaizen events or Value Stream Mapping activities.

Role and responsibilities

• Support specific Kaizen such as 5S+1, Re-layout Test Rig Areas, Leveling, Process Improvements, Simplifications, Visual Management

• Promote and support Problem Solving within Daily Shop Management framework

• Support activities of Lean Manufacturing in order to identify opportunities and lead Kaizen Events in order to turn these opportunities into reality

• Serve as a change agent by stimulating, communicating and institutionalizing Lean Six Sigma initiatives

• Support colleagues on Lean Six Sigma methodology and its application

• Share and institutionalize best practices across business lines

• Other duties as assigned

• Job description subject to change at any time

Education and experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Manufacturing, Management, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering

• Master’s degree is preferred

• Knowledge of Six Sigma Methodology

• Working knowledge of one of the following programming languages C, C++, Python

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications

Skills

• Knowledge of Lean Basics and experience in its application in a manufacturing reality

• Change agent with resilience and persistence skills (Cleanroom Oriented)

• Established analytical and quantitative ability (Data Mining & Data Crunching)

• Proved Training on Lean Concept

• Six Sigma Green certification is a plus

• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal, Influencing and leadership skills

• Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities

• Able to make executive presentations

• Strong organizational skills

Diversity & Inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Other information

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT.  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, training courses and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).

• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.

• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

• 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 may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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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.

Diversity and inclusion

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.

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