Introduction to the job

Are you passionate about designing high‑quality learning experiences that shape the future of technical talent? Do you thrive in a strategic role where you connect business needs, educational standards, and innovative learning solutions? If so, this role gives you the opportunity to design the learning frameworks and architectures that strengthen manufacturing craftsmanship and support long‑term workforce development within ASML.

The Manufacturing Career College empowers ASML’s Manufacturing workforce by developing technical craftsmanship, strengthening talent retention, and enabling long-term career growth. We provide clear career paths, a hands-on training portfolio, and mobility opportunities that help employees realize their full potential while supporting high quality, efficient operations. In close partnership with Manufacturing Academy, HR, other Academies, and educational institutions, we deliver development solutions that elevate technical skills, enhance employability, and foster pride and belonging within Manufacturing.

This role is ideal for an expert with strong stakeholder management skills, educational design expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a deep understanding of the vocational learning needs of the Manufacturing workforce.

Role & Responsibilities

As the Learning Architect for the Manufacturing Career College, your key responsibilities include:

Shape the Learning & Knowledge Management (L&KM) vision and architecture:

Co‑define and implement the vision, mission, and strategy of the Manufacturing Career College with the Career College Business Partner.

Establish and maintain the overarching learning architecture and design principles with support from HR, Manufacturing stakeholders, and other Academies.

Conduct learning and content analyses to identify business needs related to strengthening craftsmanship and supporting career development.

Translate business capabilities and role requirements into clear, structured career paths.

Develop standards, frameworks, and quality assurance:

Define and maintain design and quality standards for learning solutions such as learning and content analysis.

Create and manage competency frameworks, assessment models, and certification solutions.

Set quality gates and acceptance criteria for learning design, ensuring alignment with business requirements and educational standards.

Collaborate with Dutch Education Partners (MBO/HBO):

Develop and sustain strong partnerships with Dutch vocational (MBO) and higher education (HBO) institutions.

Identify and explore learning solutions emerging from education partners, assessing their relevance for ASML Manufacturing.

Co‑develop learning programs and curricula with education partners to align with ASML’s current and future workforce needs.

Represent ASML Manufacturing in Project Beethoven and broader industry–education collaboration initiatives to strengthen the regional talent pipeline.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in educational sciences, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or related field.

5–10 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or learning architecture, preferably in a large-scale or technical environment.

Experience in collaborating with vocational and higher education institutions (MBO/HBO).

Familiarity with manufacturing environments, technical roles, or learning for craftsmanship is a strong advantage.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving educational or learning innovations.

Personal Skills

Strong conceptual thinker with the ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity in ambiguous environments.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; entrepreneurial and proactive in identifying opportunities and mobilizing stakeholders.

Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively across sectors and with internal and external partners.

Quality-driven, methodical, and structured in learning architecture and design.

Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for the day‑to‑day needs of Manufacturing employees and translates these insights into effective learning solutions.

Ability to recognize and translate the learning needs of vocational (MBO) employees into effective learning solutions.

Passionate about educational innovation and workforce development, with a hands‑on mentality to facilitate brainstorms sessions or workshops when needed.

Other Information

The Learning Architect reports to the Manager of Architecture, Design & Develop team within the Manufacturing Academy Veldhoven. You will play a critical role in ensuring learning solutions are coherent, aligned with strategic goals, and support the long‑term development of ASML’s manufacturing workforce.

The role is part of the Career College natural team, working closely with the Career College Business Partner and Career College Learning & Knowledge Management Solution Manager. Other Stakeholders are Manufacturing HR Business Partners, Manufacturing representatives, External educational institutions (MBO/HBO), Project Beethoven teams.

The team works efficient and result‑driven, switching daily between roles in HR, Learning & Development, Educational Design, Project Management, while engaging in constructive collaboration and upholding individual accountability.

Inclusion and diversity

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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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