Production Engineering Project Lead

Introduction to the Job

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As a Production Engineering Project Lead at ASML, you’ll play a key role in bringing cutting-edge lithography systems to life. Your work will directly impact the production of microchips that power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. By leading cross-functional engineering projects, you’ll help ensure ASML’s technology reaches customers efficiently, reliably, and at scale. This role supports ASML’s mission to unlock the potential of semiconductor innovation and enable groundbreaking advancements in electronics worldwide.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Production Engineering Project Lead, you’ll guide engineering teams through complex production challenges and ensure readiness for volume manufacturing. You’ll collaborate across departments to drive solutions and deliver results including the following below.

Lead end-to-end production engineering projects within the Wilton Factory.

Coordinate with design, logistics, finance, and other teams to resolve technical and operational issues.

Track key deliverables and report progress to senior management.

Align output schedules across departments to meet production goals.

Support financial forecasting and capital planning for production needs.

Provide input to new designs based on lessons learned and cross-functional feedback.

Influence design for manufacturability and process flow optimization.

Analyze cycle times and identify opportunities for improvement.

Define manufacturing requirements and readiness plans for new product introductions.

Lead cross-functional teams to implement industrialization strategies for pilot and volume production.

Education and Experience : To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

5+ years of experience in manufacturing high-tech, complex products.

A minimum of 2 years of experience leading engineering or production projects.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and production planning tools.

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 :

Collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.

Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

Analyze complex problems and develop practical solutions.

Take initiative and drive projects forward independently.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and production needs.

Lead cross-functional teams with clarity and purpose.

Present technical and business information in a clear, engaging way.

Stay organized and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Apply strategic thinking to production planning and execution.

Use data to support decisions and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and / or labs)

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 these functions.

• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Work under ISO 9000 / 14000 standards.
• The cleanroom environment has moderate temperatures and moderate to high noise levels.
• Work around lasers, ladders, platforms, and chemicals.

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.

EOE AA M / F / Veteran / Disability

Additional Responsibilities :

There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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