Sr Contamination Control Engineer
ASML · Wilton, CT
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $102k–$150k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 9+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at ASML (industrial) in Wilton, CT. You will play a critical role in strengthening manufacturing performance, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across factory operations.
- They ask for
- 9+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Capacity planning
- Base pay
- $102k–$150k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $102k–$130k. This one lists $102k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 5 controls engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 802 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 6% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (9+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$141k, from 266 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 73%
- PLC 67%
- Robotics 41%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, SPC, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at ASML
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ASMLAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Work experience
4-9 years
Educational background
- ✓Chemical Engineering
- ✓Materials Science
- ✓Mechanical Engineering
Technical field
System Industrialization
Travel
10%
Workplace type
On-Site
Fulltime/parttime
Full time
Responsibilities
As a Senior Contamination Control Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert for contamination control and cleaning processes. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to solve complex problems and implement sustainable improvements.
- ◆Own and improve particle and molecular contamination testing methods, equipment procedures, recipes, maintenance requirements, and supporting processes.
- ◆Lead complex investigations involving contamination, cleaning, process deviations, and manufacturing issues using structured root cause and problem-solving methods.
- ◆Develop structural improvements that increase productivity, efficiency, first-pass yield, and overall process capability while reducing contamination-related defects.
- ◆Lead technical initiatives involving new product introductions, equipment investments, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and manufacturing readiness.
- ◆Monitor and analyze performance using key performance indicators, statistical process control, Pareto analysis, control charts, and other data-driven quality methods.
- ◆Develop and qualify contamination control processes for new manufacturing equipment, including installation, calibration, documentation, and process validation.
- ◆Mentor engineers and collaborate across teams by sharing contamination control expertise, supporting technical reviews, and promoting consistent problem-solving practices.
Education and Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
- ✓Five or more years of experience in production engineering, process development, manufacturing engineering, or a related environment involving cleaning and contamination control.
- ✓Strong knowledge of cleaning processes and equipment used for particle and molecular contamination detection, measurement, and analysis.
- ✓Three or more years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- ✓Three or more years of experience leading technical projects or cross-functional initiatives. Project management certification is a plus.
- ✓Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, complex assembly, or cleanroom environments is preferred.
- ✓Experience with manufacturing execution systems, enterprise resource planning systems, engineering change processes, or product lifecycle management is preferred.
Skills
Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
- •Home
- •Careers
- •Search jobs
Sr Contamination Control Engineer
Apply Now
In a nutshell
Location
Wilton, CT, US
Team
Design Engineering and Architecture
Share this job
New Job ID: J-00355965
Introduction to the Job
At ASML, our technology enables the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more powerful chips. As a Senior Production Engineer, you will play a critical role in strengthening manufacturing performance, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across factory operations.
As a Senior Contamination Control Engineer at ASML, you will help protect the cleanliness and precision required to manufacture some of the world’s most advanced semiconductor equipment. You will develop and improve contamination control processes that reduce particle and molecular contamination across a highly complex manufacturing environment.
In this senior engineering role, you will combine hands-on technical problem solving with process development, data analysis, and continuous improvement. Your work will support manufacturing performance, new product introductions, equipment readiness, and the long-term reliability of production processes.
Role and
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills
- •Apply analytical thinking to identify contamination sources, evaluate data, and determine effective corrective actions.
- •Solve complex manufacturing problems using structured root cause analysis and data-driven problem-solving methods.
- •Collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and quality teams.
- •Communicate technical information clearly to both technical partners and business stakeholders.
- •Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and implementing sustainable solutions.
- •Use statistical and quality methods such as statistical process control, Pareto analysis, histograms, control charts, and process mapping.
- •Take initiative and ownership when addressing technical challenges and improving manufacturing processes.
- •Coach and mentor colleagues while promoting knowledge sharing and technical development across the team.
Other information
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.