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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Role and responsibilities

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. 

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education and experience

• 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,