Technical Project Lead

Introduction to the job

ASML is one of the world's leading manufacturers of lithography systems that help enable Moore's Law and the creation of increasingly powerful and capable electronic devices. Our San Diego-based light source division, Cymer, is renowned for developing both deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography light sources and next generation extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources. We are a multinational company with over 70 locations in 16 countries, headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

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We are seeking a Proto Integrator to join our EUV System Test and Integration group. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that tests and integrates our EUV systems for Development and Engineering (D&E). Our EUV light source consists of an intricate network of process gases, high power lasers, optics, electronics, mechatronics, and control systems. As the leader of a Machine Integration Team (MIT), your role as a Proto Integrator is key to building a better product though testing, issue identification and resolution, and finding potential design and process improvements. In this project management position you will have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated EUV light source generalists as design validation, upgrades, and test activities are conducted, working to support the deliverables of individual project owners and in accordance to an approved high-level plan or agreed customer escalation.

• Contributor for maintaining a safe work environment through review of proposed work, testing, and containment actions.

• Plans and drives preventive maintenance and upgrades of equipment as required supporting the program plans and maximizing system uptime.

• Schedules validation and qualification tests, integration, R&D, and upgrades of EUV systems and their components.

• Ensures assigned Machine Integration Team and other D&E resources capture and drive the identification, containment, and resolution of issues to ensure a quality product is delivered.

• Leverages available and assigned resources to proactively solve problems through troubleshooting.

• Drives the improvement of procedures and processes, both in San Diego Integration and ASML.

• Works with stakeholders from different departments and builds a strong communication network.

• Assesses and highlights risks and develops mitigation plans.

• Travel to customer sites as required to support product introduction or support local sites.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams using effective communication methods.

• Accountable for managing the system configuration using existing process and methodology.

• Supports post-mortem reviews on key developments and drives necessary changes into the PGP or other applicable process areas, such as build, operation, upgrades, and decommissioning processes.

• Interprets, implements, and monitors modifications to department methods, processes and policies that affect multiple work groups.

• May provide in-depth reporting to management or internal and external customers.

• Provides input and plans for program related expenses to the Integration Project Lead for Program budget development and forecasting.

• Creates reports, status updates, and presentations as required to support internal and external program reviews.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering discipline or Physics.

• 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of electronics, gas and vacuum, mechanical systems, lasers, optics, and controls.

• Knowledge of software planning tools such as Microsoft Project, SAP, or similar.

• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry.

• Product development experience utilizing phase gate, milestones, or similar product development process guidelines.

Skills

• Strong engineering, technical, and physics fundamentals.

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Self-motivated, inquisitive, organized, and resourceful.

• Ability to make decisions based on benefit, risk, time constraints, and opportunity.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize, while staying organized and detailed oriented.

• Excellent communication skills, in verbal, written, and electronic format.

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to influence, motivate, mentor, and lead team resources.

• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, SAP, and e-mail systems.

• Ability to lead and influence engineering teams to successfully meet their commitments.

• Ability to define and track short and long-term project goals and resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

• Work is mainly in an office environment but partially and frequently in a cleanroom setting with full gown, veil, hood, gloves, and boots.

• The office space can be in a cubicle setting or activity-based workspace.

• This is not a remote work position.

• Routinely required to walk, talk, hear, lift, feel, crouch, reach, and stretch.

• Routinely required to wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and laser safety glasses.

• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• 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 capable of working in the lab at floor level to 8 feet high with appropriate ladder.

• May require use of respirator apparatus.

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.

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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