System layout architect Job in Veldhoven, Netherlands

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

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We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

System layout architect Job Description

Mechanical System Architect

Introduction

If you enjoy having a broad system scope as a (mechanical) architect, and if you’re intrigued by the idea of improving the manufacturability and serviceability of a system, using smart layout solutions and thinking critically about projects, then this function could fit you perfectly. You’ll work with state-of-the-art technology and multiple engineering disciplines to achieve breakthroughs within our international team. 

Job Mission

As part of the mechanical architecture department, you’ll be involved as a system architect in the process of continuously upgrading ASML’s chip-making machines. No two ASML machines are the same, and the mission of your role will be to focus on customer needs within the guidelines and constraints of manufacturability, serviceability, maintainability, and reliability. You’ll be at the center of creating and finding new solutions with your team members and other architects to help the machine to meet both its performance and industrialization requirements.  

Job Description

As a System Architect you’ll have the broad overview of the machine and help to bring it all together. You’ll draw up the plans, and see those plans take physical shape, working around and solving problems along the way. It’s a great opportunity to develop yourself in a professional environment: You’ll interact with a broad range of other ASML architects, suppliers and customers, and negotiate with various stakeholders to define their needs. You’ll work to come up with solutions by accommodating needs and building trust to drive results. This creative thinking will be a major source of job satisfaction and personal growth. By working with so many highly-talented mechanical architects, you’ll learn new skills every day.Your daily activities will include layout studies, finding solutions for module or system changes. You’ll join layout reviews and should be able to see the bigger picture, identifying cross-project layout issues and coming up with solutions to fix them. You will be part of project management level reviews a with a focus on aspects of industrialization (such as manufacturability, serviceability, modularity) by making sure that projects stay within their volume, mass and tolerance budgets. 

Education

A bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant field of study. ExperienceIn order to be successful as a System Architect, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering on an architecture level, having worked in architectural roles in machines or products (like planes, vehicles) with many components. You’ll also need to be familiar with managing layouts of complex systems and sub-systems, and have experience with industrialization of complex systems. Working in requirements teams and being able to get the best out of them should also be a part of your background. Experience with Siemens NX is an added bonus.
Personal skillsYou are an open-minded and proactive person with good negotiation skills. You’re able to see the bigger picture, and can communicate on different levels, internally as well as with suppliers and customers. You like to be in the middle of the development, and you’re a real team player with an open attitude to challenge others, help them to be successful, and guide them to deliver the best results.

Context of the position

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML is a multinational company with offices in over 60 locations in 16 countries. All together, we employ more than 22,000 people worldwide. The R&D department in ASML (called the ‘development and engineering’ department) is responsible for the specification, design and engineering of ASML products. You’ll be a part of the mechanical construction sub-department, which is responsible for realizing the (Large Frame) System. Developing the system is done in a structured way by using the whole V-cycle so that the total system can be built, transported, installed and serviced in a safe and efficient way.

Other information

ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the commitment of a company that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance.

What’s it like working at ASML? Find out here.

Our selection process includes an online talent exploration that gathers information about your key drivers, personal values, motivators and career ambitions. The talent exploration enables both you and us to find out if there’s a match – not only for today, but also for your future career at ASML.
Our benefits packageHigh-quality people are a key asset to our company. To recognize that, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages to attract and retain the very best people and let them share in the success that they help to build:• 13th month bonus•  8% holiday allowance•  Profit  sharing•  Share purchase, with 20% premium•  Reimbursement of external study program• Collective health insurance plan• Pension scheme•  Commuting allowance•  Relocation expense reimbursement • 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours)
ApplyingPlease apply for this job using the button below. We will contact you within two working days after your application.Please include a recent complete CV, cover letter, and if possible, your portfolio when applying. Without a CV or cover letter, we cannot process your application. Applications sent by email also cannot be processed.This vacancy will close January 31, 2019. Please note that we will invite suitable candidates as soon as possible after the first screening. The final interviews will be held in the first and second week of February, 2019. Please take this timeline into consideration when applying.  #LI-JD2
 

System layout architect Job Requirements

A bachelor or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant field of study.

In order to be successful as a System Architect, you need a solid background in mechanical engineering on an architecture level, having worked in architectural roles in machines or products (like planes, vehicles) with many components. You’ll also need to be familiar with managing layouts of complex systems and sub-systems, and have experience with industrialization of complex systems. Working in requirements teams and being able to get the best out of them should also be a part of your background. Experience with Siemens NX is an added bonus.

You are an open-minded and proactive person with good negotiation skills. You’re able to see the bigger picture, and can communicate on different levels, internally as well as with suppliers and customers. You like to be in the middle of the development, and you’re a real team player with an open attitude to challenge others, help them to be successful, and guide them to deliver the best results.

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML is a multinational company with offices in over 60 locations in 16 countries. All together, we employ more than 22,000 people worldwide. The R&D department in ASML (called the ‘development and engineering’ department) is responsible for the specification, design and engineering of ASML products. You’ll be a part of the mechanical construction sub-department, which is responsible for realizing the (Large Frame) System. Developing the system is done in a structured way by using the whole V-cycle so that the total system can be built, transported, installed and serviced in a safe and efficient way.

System layout architect Application Information

ASML creates the conditions that enable you to realize your full potential. We provide state-of-the-art facilities, opportunities to develop your talents, international career opportunities, a stimulating and inspiring environment, and most of all, the commitment of a company that recognizes and rewards outstanding performance.

What’s it like working at ASML? Find out here.

Our selection process includes an online talent exploration that gathers information about your key drivers, personal values, motivators and career ambitions. The talent exploration enables both you and us to find out if there’s a match – not only for today, but also for your future career at ASML.

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