Team Lead EUV Manufacturing System Qualification

Shape the Future of Semiconductor Technology at ASML

Introduction to the job

As a Team Lead EUV System Qualification, you’ll help shape the future of semiconductor technology. At ASML, we build advanced lithography systems that enable chipmakers to produce faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient devices. You’ll lead a team responsible for qualifying our NXE systems—ensuring they meet the highest standards before delivery. Your work directly supports ASML’s mission to unlock the potential of technology and drive global progress.

The EUV Factory is responsible for the production and installation of EUV wafer scanners and sources. Within this sector, the Manufacturing department EF MF SQ focuses on calibrating and qualifying NXE systems before shipment.

Role and responsibilities

As a Team Lead EUV System Qualification, you’ll manage a team of engineers and ensure smooth operations in a high-tech, fast-paced environment. You’ll work closely with cross-sector stakeholders to deliver quality systems to our customers.

• Lead and coach a team of engineers in qualifying NXE systems.
• Ensure a safe working environment and promote safety culture.
• Oversee daily operations and escalate issues to support production plans.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and support teams to resolve challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Support team development through goal setting, feedback, and performance management.
• Champion lean leadership principles and lead change initiatives.

Education and experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and at least two years’ experience in team leadership.
• Familiarity with ASML’s EUV production processes and systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence practices.
• Experience with planning and analysis tools (e.g., SAP, Excel, Python).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English.

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:

• Inspire and motivate teams with a growth mindset.
• Communicate clearly across all levels and departments.
• Build high-performance teams and foster engagement.
• Stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Actively seek feedback and encourage development.
• Promote collaboration and empathy in team interactions.
• Lead by example and drive change through lean principles.

Other information

As a Team Lead EUV System Qualification, you report to the Group Lead System Qualification and support the System Qualification department. You’ll work in a cleanroom environment with occasional office-based tasks. The role follows a 5-shift schedule: two morning shifts (07:00–15:30), two evening shifts (15:00–23:30), two night shifts (23:00–07:30), followed by four days off.

ASML offers global career opportunities, continuous learning, and a culture that values innovation and personal growth. You’ll be part of a company that’s shaping the future of technology.

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.