Fab Operations Manager (EUV UI&R MI)

Introduction to the job

ASML US 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 Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The Customer Support Organization is responsible for the installation, qualification, repair and maintenance of the ASML systems at customer sites.

As the EUV UI&R MI Fab Operations Manager you are responsible for the operational management of the engineering teams performing installations at the customer sites and is accountable for the team’s delivery performance.

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. 

Roles and Responsibilities      

• To install leading edge lithographic systems, at the customer site, within specifications, on time, with quality exceeding the customer’s expectations. 

• Manage the engineering teams that perform the installations.

• Drive the operational performance of the teams including safety, execution quality, continuous improvement, team capabilities, cost, and team utilization.

• Responsible for the personal and professional development of all Engineers within the team.  Both to ensure personnel are at peak operational readiness to support installations today but also developing the team to meet future business needs.

• Manage stakeholders include the customers, the service organization that is receiving the system, and multiple internal organizations that interface with the installation team.

• Drive continuous improvement not only to optimize the performance of the team but also to improve ASML operations.  

Education and experience 

• BS degree (Engineering, Physical Sciences, Applied Physics) required, MS degree preferred or equivalent

• Minimum 10+ years of work experience in a complex technical environment

• Experience in a challenging environment with high tech products and complex processes

• Knowledge of semiconductor lithography required

• Experience managing managers preferred

• Multinational experience preferred

• Experience utilizing lean principles across an operation preferred

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. 

Good rapport with people, analytical thinker, structured approach, process oriented, and excels in a dynamic environment. Must be flexible, stress resistant, and able to work independent as well as in a team. Good knowledge of the English language.  Excellent communication skills with ability to digest technical details into information that can be used to make business decisions, communicate with customers, and influence others.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following 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 and deadlines.  

• 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 manager, co-workers and customer.  

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines. 

• Able to motivate, drive, steer and convince others at all levels of the organization.

• Results driven

• Maintain a global overview of ongoing strategically important issues

• Strong technical background and drive towards solutions

• Strong analytical skills

• Customer focus

• Good communication skills towards different levels

• Multicultural awareness

• Excellent English language skills in speech and writing.

Location: Chandler, AZ is the preferred location, but other ASML locations in US can be considered.

Diversity & 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. 

 
Other information

• Position will require travel up to 50% both domestically and internationally

• Location of the position is flexible

• In this position you report to the CS US EUV UIR manager

Role within Office 

Responsibilities: 

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. 

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 

• May require travel dependent on business needs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability 

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