Senior Project Leader / Structural Issue Project Leader (EUV Systems)

Introduction to the Role 

• Lead end-to-end structural issue management for advanced lithography systems to ensure stable equipment performance, availability, and productivity. 

• Drive performance improvement by identifying recurring technical issues, leading root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable solutions. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and product organizations to accelerate problem resolution and enhance customer value. 

• Act as a key technical and project leader for complex system-level challenges in a fast-paced high-tech environment. 

Role and Responsibilities 

• Lead structural issue management activities, ensuring timely identification, prioritization, and resolution of complex equipment-related issues. 

• Analyze system performance data and major downtime events to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. 

• Develop and execute improvement strategies to enhance system stability, availability, reliability, and productivity. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including engineering, operations, product development, and customer support organizations. 

• Drive end-to-end problem-solving activities from issue detection through corrective action implementation and validation. 

• Establish and maintain effective processes for issue tracking, reporting, escalation, and governance. 

• Coordinate with global engineering and development teams to accelerate solution deployment and reduce resolution lead times. 

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as availability, MTBF(Mean Time Between Failure), downtime, and recovery performance to drive continuous improvement. 

• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to project teams and stakeholders. 

• Capture and share lessons learned, best practices, and operational knowledge to strengthen organizational capability. 

Education and Experience 

Required 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field. 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor, manufacturing, high-tech equipment, automotive, aerospace, or other complex engineering industries. 

• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects involving technical issue resolution and performance improvement. 

• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions in operational environments. 

Preferred 

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment or advanced industrial systems. 

• Experience working with global and multicultural teams. 

• Project management or technical leadership experience in a customer-facing environment. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong leadership, ownership, and accountability in driving complex technical projects to successful completion. 

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, supported by a data-driven mindset. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment. 

• Strong communication and presentation skills for both technical and management audiences. 

• Collaborative team player with a systems-thinking approach and strong business awareness. 

• Self-motivated, proactive, and execution-oriented. 

• Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence and customer impact. 

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint). 

Why This Role 

• Opportunity to lead resolution of high-impact technical challenges in one of the world's most advanced technology environments. 

• Work closely with global engineering experts and cross-functional stakeholders. 

• Make a direct contribution to system performance, customer success, and technology advancement. 

• Develop both technical leadership and project management capabilities through exposure to complex, high-visibility initiatives. 

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.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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