Applications Engineering Manager

ASML•Austin, TX

1d•$172,125 - $252,450•Onsite

About The Position

This is a leadership role establishing ASML’s Applications Engineering capability for a strategic advanced-node customer in the United States. The manager will build and scale a high-performing Applications organization supporting a development line in Texas and a future high-volume manufacturing (HVM) site. The role leads the startup, ramp, and maturation of Applications Engineering support from early wafer introduction through pilot-line execution and ramp to volume, while shaping the local organization, strengthening customer partnerships, and ensuring operational readiness aligned with global standards. The Applications team supports node transfer and ramp execution across ASML scanner and metrology platforms. It works closely with install, equipment, and customer teams to own on-product performance and meet customer timelines while achieving yield and output performance equal to or better than the mother fab. The organization is expected to grow from an initial team of approximately 10 engineers to a multidisciplinary HVM support organization as the install base grows. The role owns customer outcomes, business operations, and people leadership for the local Applications organization. It reports to the Head of US CS Applications, participates in the Extended Staff of US Applications, and serves as a key interface between the local site, global stakeholders, and the customer. The role is based in Austin, Texas, and is expected to transition toward the future HVM manufacturing location as the customer footprint evolves. Travel of up to approximately 30% domestically and internationally is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 12 years of experience in IC manufacturing, lithography, metrology, or process technology.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in technical, customer-facing environments.
Proven experience in NPI, ramp, HVM, or advanced manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing technical teams.
Strong program or operations management experience in cross-functional environments.
Experience working with global stakeholders and complex customer structures.
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across matrixed organizations.
Strategic decision-making in complex, high-ambiguity environments.
Ability to translate strategy into structured execution plans.
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
Customer-centric mindset and strong business acumen.
Ability to build trust and long-term partnerships.
Data-driven problem-solving and performance management.
Continuous-improvement and operational-excellence mindset.
Ability to lead through change in a fast-paced environment.
Legal/export control compliance applies; qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access the relevant controlled technology before beginning work.

Responsibilities

Lead the local Applications organization through NPI, ramp-to-volume, and sustaining operations.
Define and evolve the organization’s structure, including hiring plans, role segmentation, and capability development roadmap.
Own performance management, talent development, and succession planning for the team.
Translate on-product Applications strategy into executable priorities aligned with customer commitments.
Define and deploy the long-term HVM Applications support model.
Establish structured operating rhythms and business reviews with internal teams and the customer.
Align local execution with global strategy; prioritize resources, escalate risks, and influence roadmap decisions.
Act as the senior Applications representative to the customer, shape joint priorities, and strengthen the strategic partnership.
Represent the Voice of the Customer within ASML and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Improve ways of working, including escalation pathways, execution discipline, and solution deployment.
Apply lithography, metrology, and manufacturing expertise to drive customer performance outcomes.
Identify business opportunities and position ASML solutions to support customer success and growth.
Contribute to US and global Applications Engineering initiatives.
During pre-install and mother-fab support, build technical capability, develop process expertise, and learn customer configurations and operating models.
During the pilot-line phase, drive tool qualification, wafer introduction, NPI execution, and pilot-line performance.
During ramp-to-volume, ensure operational readiness, yield performance, and a sustainable Applications support model.