Applications Engineering Manager

Introduction to the job

This role represents a critical leadership position in establishing ASML’s Applications Engineering capability for a strategic advanced-node customer in the United States. You will build and scale a high-performing Applications organization to support a development line in Texas and a future high-volume manufacturing (HVM) site.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the startup, ramp, and maturation of Applications Engineering support from early wafer introduction through pilot-line execution and ramp to volume. You will shape ASML’s local Applications organization, build deep customer partnerships, and ensure operational readiness aligned with global standards.

The Applications team supports node transfer and ramp execution across ASML scanner and metrology platforms, working closely with install, equipment, and customer teams to own on-product performance. The objective is to meet customer timelines while achieving yield and output performance equal to or better than the mother fab.

This role will scale a greenfield Applications organization from an initial team of ~10 engineers to a multi-disciplinary HVM support organization as the install base grows.

You will report to the Head of US CS Applications, participate in the Extended Staff of US Applications, and serve as a key interface between the local site, global stakeholders, and the customer.

Role and responsibilities

This role requires full ownership of customer outcomes, strong technical and operational leadership, and the ability to build and lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment. You are accountable for both business operations and people leadership of the local Applications organization.

You will:

• Lead the local Applications organization through NPI, ramp-to-volume, and sustaining operations

• Define and evolve the organizational 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

• Drive alignment between local execution and global strategy, with authority to prioritize resources, escalate risks, and influence roadmap decisions

• Act as the senior Applications representative to the customer, shaping joint priorities and strengthening long-term 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

Execution Phases:

• Initial phase (pre-install / mother fab support): Build technical capability, develop process expertise, and learn customer configurations and operating models

• Pilot-line phase: Drive tool qualification, wafer introduction, NPI execution, and pilot-line performance

• Ramp-to-volume: Ensure operational readiness, yield performance, and sustainable Applications support model

Success in this role is measured by:

• On-time wafer introduction and tool qualification

• Yield and availability performance vs. mother fab benchmarks

• Ramp-to-volume readiness and execution

• Customer satisfaction and operational alignment

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field

• Minimum 12 years of experience in IC manufacturing, lithography, metrology, or process technology

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in technical, customer-facing environments

• Proven experience in NPI, ramp, HVM, or advanced manufacturing operations

• Demonstrated success in 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

Skills

• Strong leadership presence with the 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

• Customer-centric mindset with strong business acumen

• Proven 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

Other information

• This role is based in Austin, TX and is expected to transition toward the future HVM manufacturing location as the customer footprint evolves

• Travel is required to support cross-site collaboration, customer engagement, and global alignment

• Legal/export control compliance applies

• Travel: Up to ~30% domestic and international travel

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.

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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