Group Lead and Function Owner - Light Control and Automation

Introduction to the job

ASML US, including its affiliates and subsidiaries, bring together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, and more energy‑efficient microchips. Cymer Light Source (CLS), part of ASML, designs, develops, integrates, and supports deep ultraviolet (DUV) laser light sources that are critical subsystems of ASML lithography systems.

CLS operates in close collaboration with ASML Development & Engineering, Manufacturing, and global customer support organizations to deliver reliable, high‑performance light source solutions that meet demanding product, factory, and customer requirements. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, Netherlands, and we have major engineering and manufacturing locations in the United States, including San Diego, California.

Role and responsibilities

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.

* 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. Provides technical leadership across overlapping domains including laser physics, electronics, mechanical systems, embedded software, systems engineering, and data analysis, etc.

* 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. Assesses existing capabilities and develops new technical approaches and competencies to enable future product needs.

* 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 (design reviews, EPSs, V&V, integration readiness, etc.), ensuring release‑ready and production‑robust solutions.

* Develops the Light Control Function's technical capabilities, team composition, processes, and procedures to support the needs of D&E and CLS overall, and to strengthen execution, reliability, and long‑term sustainability of the function.

* Interfaces with other CLS sectors and departments (Manufacturing, Install Base, Marketing, etc.) and Systems Engineering to coordinate activities, requirements, and priorities.

* Works with other Functions and Competencies…