Facilities Engineering Manager

Job Title

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Engineering Competence Manager

Job Mission

As the Facilities Engineering Manager at ASML, your mission is to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of all facility systems and infrastructure.

This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, optimization, and performance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and facilities. The Engineering Manager will oversee engineering activities, including process improvements, capital projects, equipment maintenance, and new technology integration, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

This position requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with an understanding of financial principles, and project management techniques. If you are passionate about optimizing corporate real estate (CRE) and driving strategic initiatives, we invite you to join the ASML Corporate Real Estate Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers (process, equipment, and facilities) to support semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Project Management: Lead and oversee engineering projects, including capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, from conception through execution and close-out. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet all performance and safety standards.
• Process Optimization: Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and increase throughput.
• Equipment Reliability: Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to ensure high equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, Operations, Facilities, and Maintenance teams to introduce new technology, modify equipment, and ensure alignment with production goals.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to solve production challenges.
• Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage the engineering department’s budget, including CapEx and OpEx, and ensure the appropriate allocation of resources.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all engineering activities comply with industry standards, local regulations, and company policies, with a strong emphasis on safety protocols.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive decisions, set goals, and track the performance of the engineering team.
• Documentation: Ensure accurate documentation of engineering designs, equipment configurations, process changes, and maintenance plans.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a highly technical industrial environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in an engineering or technical management role.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment.
• Proven experience leading complex engineering projects, from concept to completion.
• Expertise in equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Familiarity with FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental standards, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with engineering software and tools, such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and simulation software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cleanroom environments and equipment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor industry standards (e.g., SEMI standards).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other industry certifications related to engineering management.

Personal Skills

The Corporate Real Estate Engineering Manager should have competencies in the following:

• Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Computer skills
• Collaboration skills
• Ensures accountability
• Manage complex systems
• Strategic thinking & innovation
• Judgement and informed decision making
• Stakeholders management / relationship management (establishing effective networks) 
• Must be able to rea