Group Lead and Function Owner - Light Control and Automation Job at ASML (San Diego)

Job Description

The Group Lead and Function Owner for Light Control directs the activities of the CLS Light Control Function and assures delivery of high‑quality control algorithms and automation with rigorous performance, reliability, and cost requirements. In this role, you oversee and guide the day‑to‑day functioning of a team of Control and Algorithms Engineers, technical architects, and Project Leads; steer relevant control architectures and technical paths; assign and review the work of the team; and collaborate closely with management, systems engineering, product management, and cross‑functional engineering partners to deliver robust, production‑ready solutions for Cymer and ASML.

Job Responsibility

Directs a group of control and algorithms engineers, technical architects, and project leads to deliver new and upgraded laser light control algorithms and automation in alignment with Program and Company objectives
Oversees the operation of the Light Control Function, including goal setting, work assignments, prioritization, project allocation, monitoring technical progress, ensuring quality of deliverables, and managing staffing, performance, and career development
Owns Light Control function roadmap and functional deliverables across the full product lifecycle, including concept development, requirements, implementation, verification, release readiness, and long‑term sustainment
Acts as function owner for Light Control by defining and enforcing functional policies, standards, and ways of working, and ensuring consistent implementation across projects and products
Applies deep technical expertise in control systems and automation to guide the team in meeting performance, reliability, and cost requirements
Collaborates with Light Control architects and project leads to align on requirements and scope, priorities, functional roadmaps, and delivery timelines
Participates in developing technology roadmaps and defining technical elements of the business strategy
Collaborates with Program to define project scope, estimate effort, resources, and schedules, and to align and negotiate resource allocations in support of Program objectives
Interprets, implements, and monitors changes to department methods, processes, and policies that affect the Light Control work group
Monitors and guides the quality of control designs and deliverables through disciplined reviews and verification activities
Develops the Light Control Function’s technical capabilities, team composition, processes, and procedures
Interfaces with other CLS sectors and departments and Systems Engineering to coordinate activities, requirements, and priorities
Works with other Functions and Competencies Group Leads to understand cross‑functional work and personnel needs
Performs sustaining responsibilities by providing technical leadership during escalations and approving technical changes to released products within the Light Control domain

Requirements

Requires minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering, with a Control Systems emphasis
PhD Degree is a plus
Requires 8 years of relevant work experience, or combination of industry experience and relevant doctoral research
Participated on a project team of moderate size and delivered a successful product, handling schedules, documentation, design processes, and final delivery
Experience designing complex algorithms and control systems
Experience in semiconductor equipment design is highly desirable
Previous experience managing a team is highly desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong people‑leadership skills, including coaching, feedback, team development, and fostering accountability
Advanced execution leadership, including coaching project leads and balancing between programs
Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats
Customer support skills, with an understanding of customer relationship building, including with internal customers
A strong understanding and demonstrated success in the application of control systems, algorithms, and automation for complex electromechanical systems
Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and ensure work products are of high quality
Knowledge of good engineering practices
Ability to align group objectives with corporate objectives and work cross-functionally to achieve these
Ability to think strategically

Nice to have

PhD Degree is a plus
Experience in semiconductor equipment design is highly desirable
Previous experience managing a team is highly desirable

What we offer

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401k plan
Eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month
Thirteen (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year

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