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. Our main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA.

Job Mission

The WF Optics Fabrication PE Manager will lead a technical team supporting processes that secure ASML’s and WF Optics’ output and quality requirements, and ensure successful execution of business strategies. The candidate is responsible for leading a team of engineers through structural problem solving as well as rapid issue containment. The candidate’s team will collaborate with Design & Engineering, WF Technology & Development, and other Production Engineering groups to define reliable, repeatable processes that achieve the required technical specifications. The candidate will have a strong technical background and effectively demonstrate leadership capability as a coach, role model, and business/people leader.

Job Description

The WF Optics Fabrication Architect Manager will:

• Understand and interpret WF Optics Technical Roadmaps collaborating with other WF Optics teams to ensure on-time realization of robust processes to support technical requirements
• Organize team members and projects to most efficiently secure ASML’s strategic vision, including identification/closure of gaps related to equipment, tooling/fixturing, personnel, and technology/competency
• Coach team members to interface with cross-sector and cross-department stakeholders to:  align and mitigate product production risks, define document process requirements, and ensure timely release of robust production ready processes
• Provide team with technical oversight/guidance, ensuring development and delivery reliable processes in alignment with functional, quality and schedule requirements
• Establish and maintain an internal reporting structure, advising Senior Management of project status, plans, and escalation of help requests
• Recruit, onboard, train and develop team members via structured 1:1 sessions, ad-hoc feedback, and technical mentorship.  Ensure clear definition and acknowledgement of career growth paths that benefit employees and ASML
• Build a culture of innovative problem-solving, employing inspection methods that increase our efficiency and deliver the required quality where it is needed within the overall fabrication process
• Drive a mindset of continuous improvement, pertaining to both short-term containments and long-term structural solutions for technical issues
• Review budgetary requirements for capital equipment and engineering headcount
• Demonstrate exemplary communication in differing business settings, providing expert-level technical detail and concise management-level summaries and business proposals 
• Define, track, and regularly report on aligned performance metrics to Senior Management:  Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost

Education

• Bachelor of science in an engineering or scientific field

Experience

• 7+ years work experience in high-tech, production environments
• 3+ years people management or team lead experience
• Has interfaced with multiple levels of leadership regarding technical and management topics
• Hands-on/practical experience with multiple fabrication disciplines and glass/ceramic materials
• History of completing individual and team-oriented tasks under tight deadlines

Personal Skills

• Strong sense of ownership and personal accountability
• Willingness to engage in hands-on research to understand manufacturing processes/dependencies and assess/balance risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability to changing processes and plans in a high-pressure, dynamic work environment
• Ability to interact and influence at various organizational levels to achieve short and long-term goals
• Ability to analyze data, identify performance trends, and drive discussion/action with various stakeholders
• Ability to identify and develop talent in multi-disciplinary technical teams

Context of the Position

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.　

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• May require travel dependent on company needs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents
• 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.　

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

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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