Project Lead - EUV Flatness Job in Wilton - CT, United States

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

Working at ASML
We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

Project Lead - EUV Flatness Job Description

Introduction
ASML US, LP brings 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, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA. 

Job Mission
SML’s Optical sensors and metrology  group in Wilton CT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a team of engineers , physicists and  material scientists  to develop optical metrology, optics /ceramics manufacturing methods  used to manufacture high precision  modules  in  ASML’s photolithography tools. These process  typically use methods like   coating, etching, laser machining,   Ion beam figuring ; use diagnostics tools like interferometers , Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM); and  image processing software tools. Specifically, this person will lead the development of tools, software and process needed to create  a manufacturable process – including new and rework,   that meets the performance over life time of wafer /reticle clamping system. 

Job Description
Provide leadership & direction to a small team(10-20FTE)  of engineers , physicists and  material scientists  to the development of tools, software and process needed to create  a manufacturable process – including new and rework,   that meets the performance over life time of wafer /reticle clamping systems.  Responsibilities include:
-Plan and prioritize team activities:  create detailed plans (MS Project), define deliverables for the engineers;
-Manage the team structure:  Set up a team structure that matches the work content of the work-breakdown structure; Understand an utilize the proper escalation paths and acts accordingly;  Understand project interdependencies and manage them effectively;
-Delegate tasks and follow up:  Run efficient project meetings;  delegate necessary tasks to the team;  capture and publish meeting minutes and action items consistently;  keep daily control;
-Manage system interdependencies:  learn and understand how your technical deliverables interact and link to other subsystems – manage the interdependencies;
-Sufficient technical expertise to help drive technical solutions and solve difficult problems when the arise;
-Risk management:  assess (routinely) risks – performance, reliability and cost risks;  understand operation risks – plan mitigation actions;
-Routinely prepare and deliver status reports to senior management;Leadership:
-The candidate must have the capacity to lead engineers and technicians in executing activities related to complex development of optical/ ceramic  manufacturing   and metrology equipment; The candidate must exhibit complete ownership of the deliverables;Problem Solving:
-The candidate must have expertise at anticipating and solving complex problems in manufacturing of  wafer /reticle clamping systems;  the candidate must have the ability to lead the development team in the use analytical processes (8Ds, fault trees, Ishikawa diagrams, etc…) to develop test plans to determine problem root cause;Communication:
-The candidate must have the capability to clearly communicating progress and status of ongoing activities  to managers and to customers; 
Travel:
-Nominal travel ( ~ 15%) to Europe, Asia, and within the US can be expected on a routine basis.  


 

Project Lead - EUV Flatness Job Requirements

Education
Minimum:  MS in Physics, chemistry & material scientist or other engineering discipline.  Dual degree in a second engineering discipline desired.  PMI certification a plus. 
Experience
At least five years of experience required.  Experience in working with engineers across disciplines to solve manufacturing of optical elements,  wafer /reticle clamping and metrology problems in a timely manner.  Strong emphasis on creative problem solving and effective communication.

 Personal skills
-Be able to break down complex problems with limited data to come to solutions
- strong critical thinking capability;
-Have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to achieving results while under time constraints.  Responsible, professional communication to senior management at ASML, customer service organization, and with our customer.  High energy, high ownership, high level of dedication;
-Be willing to jump in on new issues, get to the bottom of the causes and propose practical solutions;
-Be competent in and/or have affinity with development of optical/ ceramic  manufacturing  methods, metrology equipment, electrical and SW data processing;
-Be able to interface with multidisciplinary groups and work effectively in a team and be willing to take on responsibility, follow through and keep multiple simultaneous assignments on schedule;
-Be able to quickly acquire technical knowledge from documentation and on-the-job training and be capable of thoroughly investigating technical issues (analytically and hands-on in a lab). 

Context of the position
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 the essential functions.　
　
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.　
-The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
-The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.　
-May require travel dependent on company needs.　
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.　
-Can work under deadlines.　
-The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.　
-Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
-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.　

Other information
EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer 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 applicants who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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