Technical Project Lead - Forensics

Company: ASML
Location: Wilton
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

IntroductionJoin ASML Wilton today to receive your sign on bonus and relocation.

• Offer valid for Wilton, CT new hire offers made between now and December 15, 2021.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 in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.Job MissionASML is seeking an Technical Project Lead to manage the activities of materials characterization (Forensics) team for metrology and process development of ultra-high precision flat optics and ceramics. This person will join the Advanced Development Center in Wilton, Connecticut - A Research and Development team focused on proto-typing of next generation wafer/reticle clamping systems. The main job function is to manage development of characterization tools, software and business process needed to secure the measurement and data analysis that will aid in securing the performance and cycle time of wafer/reticle clamping systems.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.Job DescriptionThe main focus of this position will be to:
  • Provide leadership and direction for a small team of material scientists, engineers and physicists to secure metrology tools (e.g. SEM, White light interferometer, friction testing, etc.)
  • Create finger print data of each unit on multiple reticle and wafer clamping units
  • Create automated software for analysis, database, Big data and machine learning tools to correlate initial finger print and end of life fingerprint with system performance at customer
  • Manufacturing process to create Feedback loop to improve design and manufacturingResponsibilities 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
            • Risk management
              • Assess (routinely) risks (e.g. performance, reliability, cost risks, etc.)
              • Understand operation risks - plan mitigation actions
              • Routinely prepare and deliver status reports to senior management
              • Some travel (- 20%) to Europe, Asia and within the US can be expectedEducation
                • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or other related disciplines with 5+ years of experience in technical project managementOR
                  • Master's Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or other related disciplines with 3+ years of experience in technical project managementOR
                    • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or other related disciplines with 1+ year of experience in technical project managementExperience
                      • Minimum qualifications - the hired candidate must possess all of the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for the position including:
                        • Minimum # of years of relevant experience (see above in Education)
                        • Must have the leadership capability to lead engineers and technicians in executing activities related to complex development of optical/ceramic manufacturing and metrology equipment/software
                        • Expertise at anticipating and solving complex problems in manufacturing, diagnostics and development environment by using analytical processes (e.g. 8Ds, fault trees, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.)
                        • Proven ability to create plans, exhibit complete ownership of the deliverables and deliver results on-time with quality
                        • Must have the capability to clearly communicate progress and status of ongoing activities to managers and to customers
                        • Clear understanding of measurement techniques (e.g. interferometry, scatterometry, optical sensor, SEM, AFM. etc.)
                        • Knowledge and understanding of data analysis (e.g. MATLAB, Python) is preferred
                        • Have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to achieving results on timePersonal 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
                          • Results 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
                          • Demonstrated "team player" with a quality orientation and interpersonal skills
                          • Be able to quickly acquire technical knowledge from documentation and on-the-job training
                          • Capable of thoroughly investigating technical issues (e.g. analytically,hands-on in a lab, etc.)
                          • Willing to own the integrated systems performance and support the entire product life-cycle (development through sustaining engineering)
                          • Strive to deliver the right design solution for the right cost at the right timeOther 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 2 days a week)Role within OfficeEssential Job FunctionsThe 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, 5 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
                              • 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 assignedAdditional Responsibilities (as needed in the cleanroom and/or labs):
                                • 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 chemicalsEOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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