Samantha McDuff

WF EXE MFG TMM2 Technician @ ASML | Mechanical Engineering undergrad

New Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

About

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at ECPI University (expected December 2027), with a strong foundation in Precision Machining Technology from Henry Abbott Technical High School. Current role as WF EXE MFG TMM2 CCW nights Technician at ASML I contribute to troubleshooting and supporting ASML’s latest cutting-edge advanced EUV lithography systems. My job is primarily to run contamination, diagnostic, and qualification tests. As well as handling cooling systems, electrical cabinets, and gas distribution. With my main role being troubleshooting I am actively honing my problem solving skills every day while collaborating with others. Previous hands-on roles include CNC operation, manual machining, customer service, quality control, and assembly work, which have built a solid technical foundation. While also building strong soft skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, adaptability, and dependability. My aspirations in the following years are to get my mechanical engineering bachelors as well as get my masters in mechatronics. Get CNC certified and pursue a long-term career in the semiconductor industry. While remaining passionate about problem-solving, technical innovation, and collaboration. I am eager to learn committed to continuous learning and growth, looking forward to see where this industry take

Experience

  • WF EXE MFG TMM2 Technician at ASML
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Troubleshooting ASML's newest business line EXE. Helping drive lithography!

  • CNC Operator at X-Calliber
    Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 · 4 mos

    At X-Calliber I primarily operated CNC machines, setting up jaws and tools. Operating a Mazak lathe, Mazak 5-axis mill, Puma 8 lathe, Puma 200 lathe, Puma 300 lathe, and a Fadal mill. I also sandblasted, performed some QC, used the tumbler, and kerosene washer.

  • Transducer Technician at TLC ULTRASOUND INC
    Feb 2024 - Apr 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos

    At TLC I started off making pressings, producing the base of transducers using a lapping machine and sand blaster. In order to bring crystals down to the desired size to get the required frequency. Then I was moved to primarily work on producing DAKOTA transducers. Frequently using the manual lathe, mixing epoxy, using testing systems, hipot machines, and soldering. Requiring microscopes to see the full detail of what was being done.

  • Assembly Line at Trine Access Technology
    Feb 2024 - May 2024 · 4 mos

    At Trine Access I worked in a fast-paced environment assembling and packaging orders. Other responsibilities I had [due to short staffing] included, using pressing machines, operating CNC mills, surface grinding, assisting in making new fixtures for the pressing machines, and quality control.

  • Assembly Worker at BlueCrest
    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Starting off part-time moving to full-time after high school. My responsibilities were primarily assembling and testing large systems and breaking down old systems. As well as helping receive and ship systems, organize inventory, quality control, logging any data needed, and training when required.