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Working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers, you will ensure solutions meet system performance, cost, and schedule requirements while supporting scalable, serviceable products.\nThis role spans hands-on engineering through technical leadership-owning complex module development, driving roadmap direction, and ensuring seamless system-level integration across current and future technologies.\nRole and responsibilities\nOwn end-to-end technical delivery for module performance and major project scope\nLead design, integration, and realization of complex opto-mechanical systems\nMake and guide technical trade-offs across sub-modules and system interfaces\nCollaborate with internal teams and external partners in complex environments\nShape multi-year technical strategy and roadmap for your domain\nEnsure system integration, validation, and delivery across multiple designs\nEducation and experience\nMSc or PhD in a relevant engineering field\n10+ years of industry experience in optics, lasers, and opto-mechanical or related domains\nSkills\nTechnical Skills\nRequirements & Specification ManagementTranslate requirements into clear, traceable technical specifications\nAlign interfaces to enable reliable design, integration, and validation\n\nEngineering DevelopmentApplies expertise in precision motion, optics, laser physics, and tolerancing\nDevelop solutions that meet performance, cost, and schedule targets\nDrive sound trade-offs and resolve complex technical challenges\n\nIntegration, Verification & ValidationPlan and execute validation activities to ensure release readiness\nSupport system integration through strong coordination and traceability\nDelivers solutions from prototype to high-volume manufacturing\n\nLeadership & Behavioral Skills\nDrives Results: Converts strategy into clear plans and delivers outcomes\nSelf-Aware: Actively seeks feedback and adapts to improve effectiveness\nValues Differences: Leverages diverse perspectives for better decisions\nBuilds Teams: Creates aligned, high-performing, and inclusive teams\nDrives Vision: Communicates clear direction and sustains focus through complexity\nAdditional Information\n ~15% travel may be required\nThe current base annual salary range for this role is currently:\n$177,000-265,500Pay 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.\nThe Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.\nAll new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.\nInclusion and diversity\nASML 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.\nNeed to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.\nRequest an Accommodation\nASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. 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