Pilot Project Leader

Introduction to the job

Do you see clear deadlines (delivery dates) as a challenge? Can you manage progress on one or multiple systems, and is implementing new technology into a Volume manufacturing environment just your cup of tea? Then you should definitely apply for this position within in our EXE Factory!

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Role and responsibilities

As a Pilot Project Leader, your mission will be to introduce the new technology (on source and scanner) on the first pilot systems, and manage overall system progress on main modules and total systems, through progress coordinators and progress leads, towards committed delivery date. You’ll align with multiple stakeholders on a daily base to secure the shortest path to a fully qualified system and supporting a fast learning curve within the organization. In your work, you’ll use daily work-preparation with a 4 day horizon on all 6p = P items and will interface towards management and supporting sectors. Stakeholder management is therefore an important part of this job.

In this job, you will be responsible for:

• Starting a system as a project using PM methodology. Securing shipment by creating and managing a detailed plan based on milestone’s in close corporation with stakeholders cross sector;
• In time escalation to several teams and participating in defining solutions for NPI related problems which occur on the road, adhering to ASML quality standards without hampering shipment;
• Assure system quality and safety in way of working (demand quality and quality of delivered work on machines);
• Optimizing machine planning by chasing problem owners, removing obstacles, optimize sequence and escalate bottlenecks (e.g. safety, progress, quality, process, capacity, skills) to appropriate stakeholders;
• Maintain and improve the way of working on daily production plan execution and reporting, improvement methodology, support, training, etc.;
• Contributing to training plans and training activities (e.g. make system time available for learning on the job);
• Initiating new improvements both for technical and process related issues and ensuring follow-up on improvement loop;
• Communicating status and planning to internal and external customers.

Education and experience

Bachelor or Master degree (BSc or MSc) on specific technical area, with good knowledge and understanding of ASML’s technically complex products and processes.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Stakeholder management;
• Good social and communication skills;
• Adequate English communication skills in speech and writing;
• Flexibility in thinking and dealing with change;
• Able to process a lot of information and data;
• Taking ownership;
• Having an helicopter view.

Diversity & 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.

Other information

In this job you’ll have to travel for ~10% of your work. This job is in normal office hours (dayshift).

In this position, you’ll need to access US-controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations. If you apply, you must be legally authorized to access such US-controlled technology before the job starts.

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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.

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.