Cost Engineer - Mechanical

Introduction to the Job

ASML 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.

As a Cost Engineer (CE) within Development & Engineering, you will be operating in a fast paced and multidisciplinary development environment. Using your personal and technical skills, you will work closely with suppliers ,sourcing, and ASML development team to lead value creation and drive Cost of Goods reduction for Wilton's new products across multiple projects. These new products will include high precision mechanical and mechatronic systems, electrical, optical, opto-mechanical, sub-systems and components. You will need to utilize your knowledge of raw materials, manufacturing process flows, capabilities, and setup, machining (milling, turning, EDM, etc) time, and advance manufacturing techniques to create and assess value and cost down opportunities.

Roles and responsibilities

As a cost engineer within D&E, you will play a key role in new product development and maturity activities, including :

• Estimate new design manufacturing costs for complex parts and assemblies and prepare cost estimates to support the development of new products in a fast paced, highly technical environment to ensure cost of goods remain in line with budget.
• Drive down Cost of Goods (Parts & modules) by influencing design on manufacturability & costs.
• 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.
• 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.

Education and experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics (or similar)

Based on education level as outlined above, relevant work experience must have taken place in a high-tech environment in the field of process development, design engineering, manufacturing or a combination including experience with :

Skills

Other information

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.

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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