Production Engineering Tooling Architect

Production Engineering Tooling Architect

Join ASML as a Production Engineering Tooling Architect to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. Your 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.

• 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 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 ascenter.
• Experience with design analysis methods and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• 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, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work.