Wafer Process Development Manager jobs in Connecticut

Introduction to the Job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring 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, Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices inChandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

ASML Wilton, Development & Engineering (D&E) organization is seeking a Manager to lead one of the Engineering Groups responsible for a key Function (Alignment Sensor) in Twinscan Systems. The group is under Optical Sensors and Industrialization department in D&E located in Wilton, Connecticut. This person will lead and manage a group of Project Mangers, Architects and Design Engineers responsible for design, develop and deliver industrialized, and cost effective new products that also meets product performance requirements. These new products include optical, opto-mechanical, opto-electronic, electronic, mechanical and mechatronic systems, sub-systems and components. As the manager, you will work in a hyper fast paced and multi-disciplinary environment, requires strong stakeholder management skills. In addition, you will be actively involved in both organizational and product strategy and road mapping activities in the department.

Role and responsibilities

Within ASML, Development & Engineering (D&E) is responsible for design, development, and delivery of integrated solutions that meet business requirements. The Optical Sensors & Industrialization Department supplies resources, means, methods, and technology to ensure the on time delivery of next generation new product. This person will report to the Department Manager of the Optical Sensors & Industrialization department in Wilton D&E. This job requires a leader to:

Directly manage a team of 20-30 engineers, including project managers and technical leaderships (Architects).

As the main functional manager of Wafer Alignement Sensors, the manager is accountable for product development activities, key decisions on product release, quality of design and resource together with Project manager, Architect and Functional owner. This requires strong leadership to drive project leadership teams across Sectors and Departments for on time delivery to the specified performance of a product at the right level of quality, reliability, move-rate, and cost.

• Create a vision for your group and lead your team towards it; strive to be a learning organization; create an environment of continuous improvement.
• Responsible for all aspects of people management: recruiting, training, performance management, coaching/mentoring, with the end goal of building your team with competent and diligent employees.
• Support your team's technology development: Stay current with the latest technology and manufacturing developments in the various fields; Work with your project managers, Technical Supplier Managers, and module architects on technology road mapping for our suppliers.
• Perform competence development with your team, support problem solving & lessons learned activities; Work with your team to develop technical solutions for your products.
• Manage your stakeholders: communicate with your stakeholders and customers on a routine basis, set expectations and communicate any gaps.
• Some travel (up to 20%) primarily in the US with some travel to Europe, and Asia, as required

This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.

Education and experience

BS in Engineering and Physics with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Engineering or Product Development environment.

Relevant work experience should include:

• At least 3 years of experience in leading engineering teams in a fast paced, multidisciplinary development and manufacturing environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management & project management in complex, high-tech and low volume industry
• Experience in quality improvement & operational excellence in manufacturing environment

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.
• 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 co-workers and customer.
• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

Other information

• This position is located on-site in Wilton, CT. It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
• A flexible workplace arrangement may be available to employees working in roles conducive to remote work (up to two days a week).

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. * 730, et seq.). As a condition of employment, qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Essential Job Functions

The essential job functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Work in a fast-paced office environment, including working in a standing or seated position for long periods sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• Commute to ASML's facility and report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Perform office tasks using simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation and reach associated with assigned tasks such as paperwork, computer keyboarding (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), filing, calculating, and use of telephone or other handheld electronic devices, continuously sometimes exceeding 8 hours per day, five days per week.
• Have a sufficient ability to communicate, through sight, hearing, and/or otherwise, to perform assigned tasks and maintain proper job safety conditions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs - specify percentage of travel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

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.

• Must be willing to work in a clean room environment, wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses and gloves. Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards.
• The environment in the cleanroom is moderate in temperature with moderate to high noise level.
• Working around lasers; working with ladders; working on platforms; and working around chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.

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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