Design Engineering and Architecture Line Manager

Introduction

Metrology software orchestrates the behavior of powerful mechatronic modules of lithography machines, so that together they achieve an extraordinary combination of speed and accuracy. It is the brain of ASML lithography systems. To ensure the continued shrink of the integrated circuits printed by ASML machines, we need people who can help us build next-generation lithography products.
 

Can you lead, coach, inspire and engage a group of cross-functional software-professionals? Do you have the vision to constantly nurture and shape the team to guarantee next year’s challenges will be not just met, but wholeheartedly surpassed? Are you ready to remove impediments in the execution phase? If so, then your destiny in pushing the limits of science awaits you at ASML.
 

Job Mission

As Group Leader Software in ASML’s Metrology & Machine Control - Leveling department you will be active at the cutting edge of designing and implementing solutions modeling physics, mechatronics, mechanics, and work closely with functional-metrology development in the same department.
So obviously you will need excellent technical skills. But it’s not just your own performance that you must optimize.

Central to your role as Group Leader is your insight into the different skill sets and motivational factors of each individual member of your team. This insight is essential, because it will enable you to correctly align targets with personalities and thereby optimize your team’s day-to-day performance. You will also need a vision of what will be required in the near future. This will enable you to set-out and navigate a roadmap of required expertise and thereby ensure that ASML will continue to push the boundaries of software development in years to come. Undoubtedly, this is a major challenge, but one that comes with rich feelings of pride, accomplishment and team spirit.

Job Description

The Leveling function of Metrology is key to all ASML lithography machines, as it is key to focus and throughput as main performance parameters for our customers.
 

You will manage the development and software implementation of in-product metrology solutions for Leveling by leading a group of software metrology engineers and architects. In the department, you will work closely with the group leaders for functional and software groups. You will have interaction with customers and internal stakeholders, but most importantly, you will optimize the contribution of each member of your team by focusing and building on each member’s individual strengths. The Group Leader has a pivotal role in enhancing the competence skills and technical leadership in metrology-software development. You will be part of the Leveling department staff, and together with them execute the strategic agenda of the department. Within the department we use SAFe as operating model. Besides strategy you need to be eager to help the Leveling Agile Release Train to remove impediments and improve performance.
Main responsibilities:

• Coach group of max 25 members in their jobs and optimize their personal growth;
• Together with your software colleagues you own the competence for software development & architecture for the lithography machine. This means the roadmap, staffing, recruiting, and team health of the mixed software and functional teams;
• Contribute to and execute on the Leveling software roadmap, including technology enablers;
• Competence management of the competences needed in your group;
• Hire and assess people in the group.

Education

University level degree in science, preferably Computer Science or Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Electronics.

Experience

• At least 7 years of experience in developing software solutions in an industrial production environment;
• People management;
• Experience in a SAFe or Agile working environment is desired.

Personal skills

• Flexible, pragmatic and determined;
• Good communications skills and fluent in English;
• Entrepreneurial spirit;
• Pragmatic with can-do mentality;
• Collaborative and ready to reach consensus with peers and/or stakeholders.

Context of the position

This position is in the Leveling department of the MX (Metrology & Machine Control) Cluster, which is a part of the Sector Development & Engineering in ASML.
 

Other information

ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the commitment of a company that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance.

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