Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 headquarters are in Veldhoven, the 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.

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.

Role and responsibilities

NPI Program Manager will have responsibility for project management and leadership over operations new product development programs in support of high precision optical/stage components for advanced lithography systems.Program manager is accountable for overall program execution which includes program planning, schedule creation and timely execution. This person leads multi-disciplinary engineering teams to develop and industrialize complex optical components for next generation systems. NPI program manager oversees and manages all aspects of NPI projects, and serves as liaison between project management, technical leadership, logistic & planning, and senior management.

Majority of new product introduction in optical fabrication includes manufacturing using advanced engineering materials such as zero CTE glass ceramics, ceramic composites, complex wear resistant tribological coatings and optical coatings. Manufacturing processes commonly includes 5-axis CNC machining to form complex structures, lapping and polishing to figure optical surfaces, lithography or laser ablation to create sub-micron surface modulations, thermal processing for annealing and complex bonding technologies for ceramics and glasses.

Expected functions for this position can be listed as follow:

• Understand technical and program requirements, complexity of manufacturing and final application of components planned as new product introductions.
• Create project schedules which includes project timeline, tooling requirements, human resources needed, and facilities upgrades required.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery and reviews status, manages schedules and prepares status reports.
• Understand project issues and facilitate development of resolutions to meet program goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and problem solving by engaging operational line managers and cross-functional technical leaders.
• Communicates with stakeholders to ensure the end products functions as intended.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customers.
• Mentors and support junior program managers and process engineers on program management.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in science and engineering required, advanced degree is preferred.
• 3 years of relevant program management in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Must be able to Create project schedules which includes project timeline, tooling requirements, human resources needed, and facilities upgrades required.
• Must understand technical and program requirements, complexity of manufacturing and final application of components planned as new product introductions.
• Project management advanced training or certification is preferred.
• Needs to be result driven and demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Be able to work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Be able to demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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.

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

• 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.
• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.
• Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Other information

Role within Office

Responsibilities:

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
• Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel dependent on business needs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Role within the Factory

Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves for entire duration of shift.
• 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 may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Can work under deadlines.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
• This must include references to day and night shifts for accommodation purposes.

Additional responsibilities for Wilton Factory:

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.

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards).
• Operating/working around overhead cranes, fork trucks and motorized pallet movers.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• 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.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability