Cooperating Foreman Mechatronics

Introduction to the job

We are looking for a cooperating foreman for the Equipment Prototyping team of the Mechatronics Projects department at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven!

Within ASML the sector Development & Engineering is responsible for the specification and the design of the ASML products. The Mechatronics Projects department within the MM Cluster (Mechatronics & Measurement Systems) is responsible for specification, design, integration and qualification of the mechatronics sub-systems and components which are fitted into ASML end products. The main focus is on nanometer-accuracy positioning of high-speed components. Mechanical and electrical design, control & dynamics engineering, thermal engineering and prototyping are part of this department’s main competences.

Role and responsibilities

You will join a team of development assistants (technical assistants) who support the development and testing of prototypes, test setups and functional models in the mechatronics domain in an innovative development & engineering environment.

As a cooperating foreman, you facilitate this process and work as a development yourself. For our (internal) customers you are the 1st point of contact. While discussing the assignment, you act as a “sparring partner” to clarify their needs and indicate solution directions. From there you take up the assignment yourself or you assign a colleague in consultation with the group leader. You define which activities can be done in-house and which need to be outsourced and make sure needed materials & components are available. Follow up & coordination of these activities, including priority setting and planning of our internal workshop(s), is also at your hands in close cooperation with our purchasing & logistics colleagues. During the execution phase you track progress and monitor the quality. Where needed you re-align the way forward with the customer.

Job responsibilities include:

•        Development assistant: design, create and assemble parts, prototypes, test setups and functional models in the mechatronics domain.

•        Integration & Test support

•        Order intake: discuss requests with customers, provide support in specifying the requirements and identify solution scenarios

•        Quoting: estimate/calculate needed time & material (where necessary)

•        Plan, coordinate and prioritize assignments in close alignment with the group leader

•        Monitoring & tracking progress of assignments

•        Operational management of the workshop for making parts

•        Make/buy decisions incl. outsourcing of activities

•        Purchasing of materials and components

•        Kitting of incoming goods

All this in close cooperation with the colleagues from purchasing, finance and logistics.

In addition you:

•        Ensure pro-active communication with all stakeholders regarding progress

•        Build good relationships with suppliers (internal & external)

•        Stimulate active knowledge sharing within the team

•        Ensure that applicable regulations and standards are met.

•        Contribute to department-related activities with respect to lab & workshop management incl. environment, safety and health aspects

•        Act as a backup for the group leader

Education and experience

To be successful in this role you have the following skills/knowledge:

•        MBO (Level 4 ) or HBO in a technical direction (or similar obtained through experience)

•        Several years of work experience in a similar position or working environment

•        Knowledge of/experience with assembly work and construction techniques

•        Knowledge of/experience with assembly work and construction techniques

You are:

•        ble to work with technical product documentation or just a sketch

•        able to work in a cleanroom

•        experienced with Microsoft Office applications and specific CAD tools such as Inventor, Solid Works or similar (or willing to learn this)

•        a good communicator

•        a team player

•       a Dutch and English speaker

Other information

Some of our positions might require access to U.S. controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such U.S. controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with applicants who are immediately eligible to access U.S. controlled technology.

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Diversity and 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.

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