Introduction to the job

Light sources are critical to secure the performance of ASML’s machines. ASML is developing and manufacturing special optical fibers that are essential to secure functionality of these light sources. We are looking for a combined role of Product Owner/ScrumMaster who can help us to organize & give structure to our fiber drawing team and contribute to the fiber manufacturing process industrialization.

Your main tasks include the steering of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers in an agile environment (SAFe way of working), to organize the collaboration between the ASML location in Erlangen, the headquarters in Veldhoven (The Netherlands) and our technology partner, the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light. You provide clear communication to stakeholders (management, project) including data analysis of fiber manufacturing yield, key gaps of the process status quo to industrialization targets and a breakdown of work packages to close gaps.

Role and responsibilitiesWork in an agile (SAFe) environment with a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, potentially operators, project leads and management. Fulfill a hybrid position as Product Owner & Scrum Master.Maintain & develop a high-performing team, create a 6-quarter plan and features/stories for the coming quarter on the right level of detail.Set clear communication with local Erlangen team, Veldhoven headquarters and local technology partner. Organize re-occurring alignment meetings (e.g., Steering Committee meetings)Get proficient with various stages of the fiber drawing process, starting from raw material characterization, preform assembly, to drawing fibers. Occasional work in a high-tech fiber manufacturing facility (clean room) is needed.Contribute to troubleshoot and problem solving through data analysis and collaboration with subject matter experts. Contribute to the breakdown of development work packages.Contribute to fiber process industrialization and process transfer.Embrace development of new fibers and glass components to secure the roadmap.

Education and experienceMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Physics, Material Science, or a similar technology fieldProcess engineering experience in industrialization/fabrication of high-tech components.2y+ experience in a high-tech environment2y+ experience as Product Owner/Scrum MasterExcellent knowledge of the English language. Experience in German is an advantage.Demonstrable, practical experience in the following fields would be a plus:Specialty Fiber drawing & characterizationClean room workYield analysis in manufacturing (e.g., Statistical Process Control, 6sigma)Data analysis (MATLAB, Python, LabView)

Personal skillsYou are willing to be part of a high-performing team, in which we highly-value trust and follow a common mission.You have an attitude to show our core company values: challenge, collaborate and care.You like to develop people and work in a team, have excellent organizational, planning & communication skills. And you have the ability to dive into technical problems in a high-tech environment.You are systematic and thorough in your work.You are confident to work in a remote, small, and agile team (Erlangen) and discuss your results also remotely with colleagues in the Netherlands (Veldhoven)You are confident to engineer your role to make it fit to the company and group goals.

Other information

You report to a group (team) leader and a part of the SAFE (agile) environment. The principal location of work is in Erlangen, Germany. Regular business trips to ASML’s Headquarters in the Netherlands are needed. The position is temporary, limited to end 2026 (replacement for a parental leave).

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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