About The Position
The WF Optics Fabrication PE Manager leads a technical team that supports processes to meet ASML and WF Optics output and quality requirements and execute business strategies. The manager guides engineers in structural problem-solving and rapid issue containment, while collaborating with Design & Engineering, WF Technology & Development, and other Production Engineering groups to define reliable, repeatable processes that meet technical specifications. The role calls for strong technical expertise and leadership as a coach, role model, and business and people leader. The manager interprets WF Optics technical roadmaps, organizes people and projects, and addresses gaps in equipment, tooling and fixturing, staffing, technology, and competency. The role provides technical oversight, supports the timely release of production-ready processes, and communicates project status, plans, and requests for assistance to senior management. It also includes recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing employees; fostering innovative problem-solving and continuous improvement; reviewing capital equipment and engineering headcount budget needs; and reporting performance metrics covering safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role is based in the Wilton Factory context. The work environment is generally moderate in temperature and noise level. The position may involve travel based on company needs, and potential exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage, and currents. Candidates must be legally authorized to access controlled technology before starting work. The current base annual salary range is listed as $0–$0.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or scientific field.
- At least 7 years of work experience in high-tech production environments.
- At least 3 years of people management or team lead experience.
- Experience interfacing with multiple levels of leadership on technical and management topics.
- Hands-on or practical experience with multiple fabrication disciplines and glass or ceramic materials.
- History of completing individual and team-oriented tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong ownership and personal accountability.
- Willingness to conduct hands-on research to understand manufacturing processes and dependencies and assess and balance risks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptability to changing processes and plans in a high-pressure, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to interact with and influence people at various organizational levels to achieve short- and long-term goals.
- Ability to analyze data, identify performance trends, and drive discussion and action with stakeholders.
- Ability to identify and develop talent in multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including sitting, walking, speaking, hearing, keyboarding, handling objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, reaching, and stretching; occasional campus movement and lifting or moving up to 20 pounds may be required.
- Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; interact with others; and learn and apply new information or skills.
- Legally authorized to access controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations, before beginning work.
Responsibilities
- Lead a technical team supporting processes that meet ASML and WF Optics output and quality requirements and execute business strategies.
- Guide engineers through structural problem-solving and rapid issue containment.
- Interpret WF Optics technical roadmaps and collaborate with other WF Optics teams to realize robust processes on time.
- Organize team members and projects to support ASML’s strategic vision, identifying and closing gaps in equipment, tooling and fixturing, personnel, technology, and competency.
- Coach team members in working with cross-sector and cross-department stakeholders to align and mitigate production risks, define and document process requirements, and release robust production-ready processes on time.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance to develop and deliver reliable processes that meet functional, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Establish and maintain internal reporting, advising senior management on project status, plans, and requests for help.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and develop team members through structured one-on-ones, ad hoc feedback, and technical mentorship; clarify career growth paths.
- Build a culture of innovative problem-solving and use inspection methods that improve efficiency and deliver required quality within the fabrication process.
- Drive continuous improvement through short-term containment and long-term structural solutions to technical issues.
- Review capital equipment and engineering headcount budget requirements.
- Communicate technical details, management summaries, and business proposals effectively in different business settings.
- Define, track, and regularly report aligned safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance metrics to senior management.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance for employees and their families.
- Participation in the Company’s 401k plan.
- Eight hours of vacation leave every month.
- Thirteen paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
