Internship - Quality Engineering

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.

This position is located on-site in San Diego, CA. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, training, visits to EUV clean rooms and meetings, and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.

Role and responsibilities

The intern position reports to the Quality Continuous Improvement department in the San Diego Factory Operational Excellence team and is responsible for planning and executing parts and process quality initiatives related to EUV, including root cause analysis and Corrective/Preventive action coordination, monitoring quality metrics, and conducting internal quality assessments.  Coordinates cross-functional projects such as the LEAN improvement initiative and facilitates FMEA brainstorming and ranking sessions.  Creates quality reports to measure and monitor parts and process performance, including SPC metrics.  Supports diagramming and evaluating existing processes and executes process improvement projects.  Analyzes metrics for product and process measurement and identification of future improvement opportunities.  Collects data to help identify the root cause of problems and plan solutions.  Creates corrective action reports and presentations as requested.

• Performs quality data analysis to identify systemic quality issues, propose solutions, and work towards solutions.
• Enables and performs quality inspection of the laser system and modules.
• Applies knowledge of industry inspection methods and standards with the ability to translate to product acceptability.
• Performs quality audits of the manufacturing and quality process, evaluates process adherence identifies gaps, and communicates findings to team and management.
• Aligns with teams on action plans to close gaps identified during manufacturing and quality processes audits and ensure closure.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams to investigate issues reported by internal/external customers and develop, align, and implement resolution action plans.
• Follows up on resolution action plans including implementation of containment actions and corrective actions.
• Delivers results on time, including reporting to the team and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Learning to use professional concepts. Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Emphasis is on learning the key aspects of the job.
• Works on problems of limited scope. Follows established, standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Builds stable working relationships internally.
• Incumbents are closely managed by more senior staff members. Work is reviewed regularly by supervisor or more senior peers. Plans, organizes and prioritizes day to day activities/assigned work to meet established schedules and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Education and experience

• Requires a student in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's or higher degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
• Ability to search, listen, and recognize company and customers’ needs, and translate them into project plans and requirements.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Demonstrated sustained drive for results
• Possess knowledge and experience in capital equipment product development.
• Possesses time management skills.
• Well-organized in tracking project and task progress.
• Experience in a challenging environment with high-tech products and complex processes.

Skills

• Must be comfortable with a rapidly changing work environment.
• Excellent written, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated and enthusiastic team player.
• Multitasking, priority setting, and risk management.
• Ability to work independently or in team settings.
• Hands-on and desire to be the Subject Matter Expert.
• Open-minded, creative when handling problems independently, commitment, flexibility.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Ability to participate in or lead projects.
• Ability to use creative and innovative problem diagnosis and problem-solving techniques that will produce performance improvements.
• Ability to apply process thinking, process design, and process improvement methodologies to generate significant measurable benefits.
• Customer-focused and committed to excellence.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.

Other information

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 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 50 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on business needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Can work under deadlines.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
• Must be able to wear disposable rubber gloves for the entire duration of shift.
• Wearing eye protection in manufacturing areas is required.
• 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.

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.

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