Senior Business Process Specialist

Introduction to the Job

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.

Role and Responsibilities

The Senior Process Specialist in the Business Adoption Team, (BAT) is a key expert responsible for driving process excellence and operational improvements across Wilton Factory, with a focus on supporting DUV/APPS and EUV factories. This role specializes in production execution applications, disturbance framework and non-standard changes in the assembly area.

The specialist acts as a bridge between business needs and technical solutions, ensuring robust, standardized and continuously improving processes that enable the factory’s strategic objectives.

As Senior Business Process Specialist, you will:

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for production execution, disturbance management and non-standard changes in the assembly area
• Lead the design, qualification tests, implementation and continuous improvement of end-to-end processes, ensuring alignment with Wilton Factory strategy and operational excellence principles
• Analyze, document and optimize business processes, identifying and prioritizing requirements that determine how applications (e.g., SAP, MES, etc.) support factory operations
• Act as the primary liaison for internal customers in DUV/APPS and EUV factories, translating their needs into actionable process improvements and system enhancements
• Champion process improvement projects, communicating benefits to key users, production end users and business leaders
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and meetings to drive adoption of new processes and changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, architects, business process leads and subject matter experts, to ensure cohesive and prioritized process improvements
• Support the translation of factory strategy and business objectives into short- and long-term process and application improvements
• Develop and deliver training for new and existing end users on process changes and best practices
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data integrity and change management protocols
• Up to 10% travel annually within the US and internationally

Education and Experience

To help us tackle the technical challenges we face, you will need experience working on high-tech products and with complex processes.

As Senior Business Process Specialist, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a high-tech manufacturing or production environment, preferably within ASML or a similar organization
• Experience supporting or working closely with DUV/APPS and EUV factory operations preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in production engineering, sequence engineering, disturbance management, material master data and bill of process management
• Proficiency in SAP, MES, disturbance framework and other relevant business systems for production execution
• Experience in project management, change management, conflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way do that. You will not work in a silo. Instead, you will be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You will have flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you will need the following skills:

• Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing and engineering processes, especially in high-mix, high-complexity environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to translate strategy and business issues into practical solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to connect, motivate and mobilize people across functions and levels
• Skilled in workshop facilitation, training delivery and meeting management
• Project management skills, including planning, prioritization and execution of multiple initiatives
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, thriving in both structured and ambiguous situations
• High attention to detail, data integrity and process compliance
• Willingness to embrace change and drive continuous improvement

Other Information

• This position is located on-site in Wilton, Connecticut and requires onsite presence
• Reports to: Business Adoption Team Manager, Wilton Factory Operational Excellence
• Main internal customers: DUV/APPS and EUV factories under Wilton Factory
• The role may require occasional travel to other ASML sites or customer locations
• The position is critical for maintaining operational continuity and supporting ongoing transformation initiatives in the Wilton Factory
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach and stretch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally required to move around the campus and must be willing to work in a clean room environment for the entire duration of the shift, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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