Production Engineering Tooling Architect

PE Tooling Architect Introduction to the Job

As a Production Engineering Tooling Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of advanced manufacturing r work will directly impact the efficiency and scalability of our production processes, enabling us to deliver cutting‑edge technology that powers the world's most advanced semiconductor equipment. By driving innovation in tooling design, you help ASML achieve its mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in microchip manufacturing.

In this role, you will provide technical leadership in tooling design and ensure seamless integration of advanced solutions into production environments. You will collaborate across teams and suppliers to deliver high‑quality, safe, and efficient tooling systems. You will be responsible for some of the key areas below.

• Drive long‑term tooling design roadmaps aligned with ASML's strategy and industry trends.
• Lead the development of innovative tooling solutions and ensure robust integration with factory operations.
• Define tooling functional requirements and specifications in collaboration with engineering and production teams.
• Design and develop complex tooling, fixtures, and jigs that meet safety and ergonomic standards.
• Drive business case, design proposal analysis, risk assessment and EHS compliance.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software such as Solid Works or CATIA.
• Facilitate design reviews and perform tolerance, structural, and thermal analysis to ensure quality.
• Release designs with proper documentation to support procurement and lifecycle management.

• Drive tooling design problem‑solving tasks for escalations and implement corrective actions for issues.
• Identify and drive tooling design process improvements to increase key KPI metrics.
• Define and drive roadmap initiatives for design.
• Support leaders in executive‑level reviews and technical insights.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers through issues and major escalations.

• Architect and support the PE team in implementation of tooling design improvements to help elevate production efficiency and quality.
• Work with Design and Engineering team to develop new tooling to ensure process stability.
• Provide expert technical guidance during tooling integration testing and industrialization phases to resolve design and manufacturing issues.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in tooling design and manufacturing engineering or 6+ years with a master's degree.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA, NX) and familiarity with PLM systems such as Teamcenter.
• Experience with design analysis methods and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you'll always have new challenges and new problems to solve - and working together is the only way to do that. You won't work in a silo. Instead, you'll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you'll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view.

You'll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. To thrive in this job, you'll need the following skills:

• Collaborate effectively across teams and suppliers.
• Apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to complex design challenges.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership in driving design improvements.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and emerging technologies.
• Maintain attention to detail in design and documentation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

ASML 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,…