Material Scientist - Tribology

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

LocationWilton - CT, USTeamResearch & developmentExperience3-7 yearsDegreeMasterJob CategoryChemistry & materials science, Mechanical engineeringTravelNo
IntroductionJoin ASML Wilton today to receive your sign on bonus and relocation.

• Offer valid for Wilton, CT new hire offers made between now and December 23, 2022.ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, 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.Job MissionASML is seeking an experienced Material Scientist with expertise in tribology and surface interactions of glass, ceramics and carbon based coatings to produce ultra-high precision systems. You will join the Advanced Development Center in Wilton, Connecticut - A Research and Development team focused on proto-typing of next generation wafer/reticle clamping systems. The main job function is to understand the friction and wear mechanisms on critical component surfaces, identifying solutions to extend/improve the component lifetime and to solve challenging engineering problems associated with achieving nanometer scale precision. In this role you will focus on characterizing, testing and modeling surface phenomena for wafer table product development from concept through prototyping to industrialization.This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. - 730, et seq.). As a condition of employment, qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.Job DescriptionThe main focus of this position will be:
  • Understand/improve friction properties and wear behavior of materials used in the current system with appropriate testing techniques and equipment
  • Investigate and characterize material to material friction and wear mechanisms
  • Develop, demonstrate feasibility and industrialize new integrated process flows for prototyping of next generation wafer/reticle clamping systems
  • Solve any engineering challenges that we encounter related to chemical and material aspects of design and manufacturing process of optical and ceramic substrates to achieve the precision and life time performance at sub-nanometer scale
  • Investigate material issues/challenges using appropriate material diagnostic tools (e.g. SEM/EDS, AFM, WLI, friction testing, nano-indentation, etc.)
  • Perform flatness, roughness and other metrology measurements using WLI, Interferometers and AFM
  • Perform data analysis of surface characterization measurements and correlate with modeling results
  • Understand and link the performance of the process effects to the performance of ASMLs systems in field
  • Clearly communicate progress and status of ongoing technical activities to senior management
  • Support preparation of design reviews for the development team
  • Prepare engineer documentation (e.g. Element Performance Specifications, Element Design Specifications, Test Performance Specification, Test Analysis Reports, etc.) and release the documents by following change control process
  • Write engineering procedures and train technicians to efficiently transfer the build/alignment/test process to manufacturingEducation
    • Master's Degree in Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines with 4+ years of industry experienceExperience
      • PhD in Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or other engineering disciplines with 2+ years of industry experience preferable
      • Minimum qualifications - the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:
        • Minimum # of years of relevant experience (see above in Education)
        • Ability to work in the clean room environment
        • Knowledge in material and material interaction (e.g. glass, ceramics, thin film materials, gases, etc.), with deep understanding of the fundamentals of friction, lubrication and wear processes of metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials
        • Understanding and experience in materials characterization methods (e.g. white light interferometer, Nano-indenter, Friction tester, SEM, AFM, etc.)
        • Expert knowledge of MATLAB or equivalent for data collection, analysis to drive solutions and modeling of surface interaction
        • Excellent knowledge of electro-optical, mechanical and interfacial properties of coatings and ceramic structure
        • General understanding of optics and ceramic manufacturing methods a plus
        • Basic understandingof manufacturing process optimization
        • Excellent analytical and experimental skillsPersonal Skills
          • 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
          • Must be able to read and interpret data, information and documents
          • Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism
          • Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
          • Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads
          • Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability
          • Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements
          • Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
          • Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication
          • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and customer
          • Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelinesOther Information
            • This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation
            • A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to 2 days a week)Role within OfficeEssential Job FunctionsThe essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:
              • Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
              • Commute to ASML's facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis
              • Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach and stretch
              • Occasionally required to move around the campus
              • Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
              • Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions
              • 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
              • Perform other functions that may be assignedAdditional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):
                • 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
                • Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards
                • The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level
                • Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicalsEOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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