Functional Module Architect

Introduction to the job:

Are you a visionary architect with deep expertise in heat and mass transfer Do you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and influencing the technical direction of cutting-edge systems At ASML we are looking for aFunctional Module Architectto lead the development of innovative thermal and fluidic solutions that drive the performance of our lithography systems.

Roles and Responsibilities:

You will operate at the sub-system or function level influencing up to 80 FTEs across projects. Your role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction of thermal and fluidic systems within ASMLs complex mechatronic products. You will be recognized as a technical leader in your field capable of navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in both stable and evolving functions.

• Define and evolve architecturefor heat and mass transfer domains breaking down complex subsystems into actionable engineering work packages.
• Lead feasibility studiesto assess technical options risks and trade-offs ensuring alignment with business drivers such as imaging overlay focus and productivity.
• Develop and maintain roadmapsfor your domain ensuring architectural integrity scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive critical component selectionthrough trade-off studies balancing performance cost reliability and manufacturability.
• Guide verification and validationby defining test strategies and reviewing test specifications to ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Document design rationaleincluding trade-offs decision trees and historical context to support future development and failure analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionallywith system engineers project leads and architects from other domains to ensure cohesive system integration.
• Mentor and leada small team of architects and senior engineers (typically up to 10 FTE) fostering technical excellence and innovation.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering Thermal Sciences Fluid Dynamics or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in high-tech system development with a strong focus on heat and mass transfer.
• Proven track record in system architecture feasibility analysis and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment aerospace or other precision engineering environments is a plus.

Skills:

• Deep domain knowledge in thermal management fluid dynamics and system integration.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and build consensus across disciplines.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with systems engineering tools and methodologies (e.g. MBSE SysML FMEA).

Other Information:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk and hear; use hands to keyboard finger handle and feel; stoop kneel crouch twist crawl reach and stretch.
• The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Will require travel dependent on business needs.
• Can work under deadlines.
• The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
• Must be able to read and interpret data information and documents.
• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
• Can learn and apply new information or skills.

Pay scales are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.

Diversity and inclusion

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