Company Name: ASML
Location: Wilton, CT, United States (On-site, with a flexible workplace arrangement allowing up to two days a week remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Science / Information Technology / Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing
Job Overview
ASML is a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, designing, developing, and servicing the advanced lithography machines essential for producing microchips. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic IT R&D US Applications Engineering Team Lead to join our team in Wilton, CT. This Full-time, Senior-Level role offers a pivotal opportunity to lead a dedicated team and ensure the seamless delivery of IT services and applications crucial for our innovative Research & Development (R&D) efforts.
As an IT R&D US Applications Engineering Team Lead, you will be instrumental in managing a team of approximately 10 people, fostering their development, and ensuring adherence to ASML policies. You will drive the IT-business relationship, understanding R&D priorities, and providing end-to-end service and delivery management across various IT domains. If you possess strong people leadership and coaching skills, thrive in a scaled agile environment, and are passionate about driving IT excellence in support of cutting-edge scientific and engineering advancements, ASML invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage a team of approximately 10 people, including their development, performance management, and policy enforcement.
- Provide strong people leadership and coaching skills to foster team growth and collaboration.
- Apply at least 8 years’ experience working with Development & Engineering (D&E), IT, and Data Security.
- Utilize at least 2 years’ experience in a scaled agile environment to optimize team workflows and delivery.
- Demonstrate extensive experience in stakeholder management and customer focus, building strong relationships with R&D and other business units.
- Possess strong familiarity with ITIL Service Management processes for efficient IT service delivery.
- Exhibit experience in taking and driving end-to-end ownership of IT services and initiatives.
- Implement yearly plans and contribute to the broader departmental strategy.
- Drive IT-business relationship management, ensuring a deep understanding of R&D business priorities.
- Ensure end-to-end service and delivery management from different IT domains, providing seamless support.
- Serve as an escalation and arbitration level for end-user issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
- Manage supplier relationships and oversee the contracting of external employees and services.
- Align and partner effectively with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure IT support for product development.
- Ensure proper deployment of ASML policies towards IT standards, maintaining compliance.
- Manage complex dependencies and expectations from multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Lead project management initiatives in collaboration with business stakeholders and external service management.
- Possess the ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents accurately.
- Maintain a strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Complete assignments with exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrate proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Be result-driven, consistently demonstrating ownership and accountability for outcomes.
- Proactively identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in IT processes and services.
- Possess the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Exhibit open, clear, concise, and professional communication.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, managers, and customers.
- Be willing to work in a clean room environment (wearing required attire) if necessary.
- Possess a technical background or a strong interest in technology (preferred).
- Exhibit experience in Data and Information Security.
- Possess an understanding of different domains within D&E (software development, hardware, mechanical) (a plus).
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Senior-Level (8+ years overall experience, with at least 2 years in scaled agile environment and people leadership).
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data & Information Security, Computer Engineering, and/or equivalent experience.
- Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data & Information Security, Computer Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
- At least 8 years’ experience working with Development & Engineering (D&E), IT, and Data Security.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a scaled agile environment.
- People leadership and coaching skills.
- Experienced in stakeholder management and customer focus.
- Familiarity with ITIL Service Management processes.
- Experience in taking and driving end-to-end ownership.
- Ability to manage a team of approximately 10 people, including their development and policy enforcement.
- Ability to implement yearly plans and contribute to departmental strategy.
- Driving IT-business relationship management and understanding business priorities.
- Ensuring end-to-end service and delivery management from different IT domains.
- Providing an escalation and arbitration level for end-user issues.
- Managing supplier relationships and contracting external employees.
- Aligning and partnering with Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
- Ensuring proper deployment of ASML policies towards IT standards.
- Managing dependencies and expectations from multiple teams.
- Project management together with business stakeholders and external service management.
- Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
- Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Result-driven, demonstrates ownership and accountability.
- Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrates open, clear, concise, and professional communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Willingness to work in a clean room environment (wearing required attire).
- Preferably a technical background or a strong interest in technology.
- Experience in Data and Information Security.
- Understanding of different domains within D&E (software development, hardware, mechanical) is a plus.
Salary and Benefits
ASML offers competitive compensation for this Full-time IT R&D US Applications Engineering Team Lead position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your extensive experience and qualifications. We believe in rewarding top talent and fostering a supportive work environment. Beyond your salary, ASML is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which may include robust health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, retirement planning options, and opportunities for continuous professional development in a cutting-edge industry.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time position based in Wilton, CT, United States, with a flexible workplace arrangement allowing up to two days a week remote. When on-site, you will work within a professional corporate environment and potentially a clean room environment (wearing required attire), collaborating closely with R&D, IT, and other engineering teams. The role demands strong leadership, technical acumen, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced setting. You will be expected to drive IT-business relationships and provide an escalation point for complex issues. Standard business hours are generally observed, though flexibility may be required to accommodate project deadlines or urgent IT needs in the Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing industry.
Why Work with Us
At ASML, you’re not just joining a company; you’re becoming part of a global leader in Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing, a crucial industry that underpins virtually every aspect of modern technology. We are a pioneering force, designing and developing the lithography machines essential for creating the world’s most advanced microchips. As an IT R&D US Applications Engineering Team Lead, your role is pivotal in enabling the scientific and engineering breakthroughs that drive our innovation.
We offer a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment where your expertise in Information Technology, Science, and people leadership will be highly valued. You will be empowered to lead a talented team, drive continuous improvements, and ensure seamless IT service delivery for our critical R&D operations. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for technology, a commitment to quality, and a desire to make a tangible impact on the cutting-edge of the semiconductor industry, ASML offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
