ASML

ASML is a world leader in the manufacturing of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio for manufacturing complex integrated circuits (also called ICs or chips).

ASML designs, develops, integrates, markets and services advanced systems used by customers – the major global semiconductor manufacturers – to create chips that power a wide array of electronic, communications and information technology products.

With every generation, the complexity of producing integrated circuits with more functionality increases. Semiconductor manufacturers need partners that provide technology and complete process solutions. ASML is committed to providing customers with leading edge technology that is production-ready at the earliest possible date. ASML technology is supported by process solutions, enabling customers to gain and sustain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

ASML’s corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Manufacturing sites and research and development facilities are located in Connecticut, California, Taiwan and the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training facilities are located in Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan and the United States. Overall, ASML has more than 80 locations in 16 countries.

Founded in the Netherlands in 1984, the company is publicly traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML.

Introduction to the job

Job Mission

As department manager you direct and manage the activities of the D&E Overlay Applications Department, currently consisting out of 8 groups with the total head-count of 190 FTE.

Department is responsible for the functional and software delivery, as well as integration of the two product families of control software applications, Baseliners and Litho Insights. In addition, department is responsible for maintaining a strong technical competencies for on product overlay. Department also has strong project leadership (5 direct reports are senior project leaders) and a strong connection with the customers and Application Engineering.

Position in the organization

As Department Manager D&E Overlay Applications you report to the cluster manager BL Apps MPC D&E PWC, who is part of MPC D&E Management Team. Part of your role is to be responsibility for competence roadmap, including technology, design process and design tools and components in a broader knowledge domain. To ensure manufacturability and serviceability are taken into account in design choices for content domain with higher complexity, and act as challenging partner for PDM’s and PCM’s.

You will have interfaces to development partners across PWC D&E cluster as well as from other D&E clusters and strongly collaborate with sectors like System Engineering, CS, as well as the Control Software program organizations.

Role and responsibilitiesContribute to the strategy and business plan for the MPC D&E PWC ClusterDefine department roadmap for Overlay Applications, based on technical developments and ASML product roadmapContribute to the success of the cluster by taking ownership beyond the scope of own department.Drive the development of the department and reporting groups to meet the long term capacity and capability needsContribute to the Apps Business Line roadmap and related deliverables to programs, including products, technology and processes.Develop new technologies and processes together with partners and other cluster and sectors. Change management with regards to the implementation of improvements

Responsible for the translation and execution of the annual operational plan for Overlay ApplicationsManage CAPEX and OPEX according to budget and monitor financial performance versus plans and budgetsEnsure projects are feasible (decide on trade-offs between impact and resource requirements, review project plans, technical content and budgets and assess quality and capacity of suppliers)monitor that projects are delivered as planned (shared ownership of project deliverables with Program)As part of the MPC D&E PWC representatives also responsible for the assessment of quality and completeness of D&E deliverables: preparing KD assessments and providing recommendations (Go, Go with Actions, CV) and risk analysis on KD decisions

Responsible for organizational & people development of the Overlay Applications department and for continuous improvement of the processes and way of working  by leading the collaboration with the other relevant groups & sectorsEnsure department staffing, prioritization and execution is in placeDefine an optimum long term organization structure for the department so that skills and resources are optimally utilized and prepared for those activities to comeTranslate relevant internal and external developments with regard to the department and initiate new ways of working to optimize processes in order to continuously improve effectiveness and efficiency of processesAlign with relevant collaborating sector like Program, Product Marketing, System Engineering, CS and Applications Engineering

Education and experienceMaster’s degree or PhD, background in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.10+ years of experience in the international high-tech industry, of whichMinimum of 5+ years experience in a complex people leader role.Proven leadership and experience in leading international teamsUnderstanding of way-of-working in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility.Fluency in English.Ability to work both independently and in team settings in highly ambiguous environments.Demonstrated ability to perform in high-pressure environments.Proven track record in building and maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, both internal as well as external.

SkillsAs business leaderBusiness insightManages complexityDecision qualityBalances stakeholdersCultivates innovationStrategic mindsetEnsures accountability and drives resultsAs people leader:CollaboratesDevelops talentBuilds inclusive and effective teamsInstills trustCreates safe-environment where every individual thrives

Personal characteristics

People-focused, collaboration-minded, team playerTakes initiative, gives direction, and easily mobilizes people toward a desired goal;Ability to influence without power;Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills;Self-starter, goal oriented, high-level of professionalism;Strong mentoring and coaching skills;Solution minded/pragmaticAble to balance long-term needs with delivering short-term results

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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