Project Lead - Optical Sensing

Introduction to the Job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, 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.

ASML is seeking a Project Lead to join the Wilton, CT development location as we break new ground in the emerging field of photolithography. As ASML pushes the boundaries of nano-technology beyond current state of the art, we have a need to develop high precision equipment while maintaining a focus on cost effectiveness and reliability. We are looking for someone to help pioneer knowledge in this developing area. 

Roles and responsibilities

As a Project Lead in the Optical Sensing (Wafer Alignment Sensor and Yieldstar) department, you are responsible for the organization, structure and planning of optical, mechanical and electrical assemblies as well as functional software development that make up our alignment sensors. These activities cover the complete development cycle, from architecture definition to final integration and high volume manufacturing. You pro-actively drive the development work of the multi-disciplinary team of engineers, co-developers and cross-sector stakeholders and participate in reviewing concepts and designs on all above-mentioned criteria through project completion.

Key components of this position are:

• Create a work breakdown structure and translate this into a transparent plan utilizing Microsoft Project
• Maintain deliverables’ plan according to the triple constraints of timing, resources and scope
• Regular progress reporting and presentations to stakeholders, including management teams.
• Coordinate the deliverables from projects, driving performance, availability, cost and timing
• Ensure cross discipline dependencies are identified, planned and executed
• Manage resources in a team of ~10 and take operational responsibility within projects
• Identify bottlenecks and/or improvement opportunities within the team/project
• Manage and steer co-developers, aligning them with your work breakdown and plan
• Assess technical risk and create mitigation plans
• Ensure project deliverables are designed for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM)

Education and Experience

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optics (or similar) plus experience per below:

• Minimum qualifications – the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:
  • At least 1 year of experience in leading a small to medium sized team
  • Overseeing multiple concurrent activities is required
  • Strong English communication skills – both written and oral
• PMP certification is a plus

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.
• 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 co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

• This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT.  It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week). 

Role within Office

Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Commute to ASML’s facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating, and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel domestic and/or international dependent on business needs – up to 10%..
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

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.

Diversity and 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.

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