What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optics Master Planner, Wilton Factory Optics position at ASML?
Introduction
ASML US brings together the most innovative minds in science and technology to develop advanced lithography machines that are essential to producing faster, more energy-efficient microchips. These machines enable the world’s leading chipmakers to create smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates across 18 U.S. locations, including Chandler, AZ; San Jose and San Diego, CA; Wilton, CT; and Hillsboro, OR.
As a Master Planner at ASML, you play a key role in ensuring reliable delivery of advanced technology that powers the world’s most innovative chips. Your work helps align production plans with ASML’s mission to push the boundaries of semiconductor manufacturing. By creating robust planning strategies, you enable smooth operations across global teams and contribute to the future of high-tech innovation.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
In this role, you will develop and execute planning strategies that balance business needs, costs, and risks. You will collaborate across supply chain, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to ensure delivery of reliability and meet output and inventory targets.
Your Responsibilities will include:
This role may require working in both office and factory environments. Office responsibilities include sitting, walking, and using a computer. Factory responsibilities may include working in cleanroom environments with full protective gear, handling equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel may be required based on business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Request an Accommodation
ASML 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. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
ASML US brings together the most innovative minds in science and technology to develop advanced lithography machines that are essential to producing faster, more energy-efficient microchips. These machines enable the world’s leading chipmakers to create smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates across 18 U.S. locations, including Chandler, AZ; San Jose and San Diego, CA; Wilton, CT; and Hillsboro, OR.
As a Master Planner at ASML, you play a key role in ensuring reliable delivery of advanced technology that powers the world’s most innovative chips. Your work helps align production plans with ASML’s mission to push the boundaries of semiconductor manufacturing. By creating robust planning strategies, you enable smooth operations across global teams and contribute to the future of high-tech innovation.
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. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
In this role, you will develop and execute planning strategies that balance business needs, costs, and risks. You will collaborate across supply chain, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to ensure delivery of reliability and meet output and inventory targets.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS), balancing business opportunities, costs, and risks.
- Lead end-to-end planning across all demand types and align plans across supply chain, factories, and sourcing.
- Drive the monthly Demand & Supply (D&S) cycle with an 8-quarter horizon to optimize module output.
- Contribute to long-term manufacturing readiness (MR) capability assessments (10-year horizon).
- Execute and monitor the D&S plan, manage deviations, and control critical paths and decision gates.
- Improve planning processes, methodologies, and tools.
- Define and manage optimal buffer strategies across the value chain to reduce inefficient inventory.
- Support reverse planning for field operations (“As-New” planning).
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or degree in related field.
- 5 years of relevant experience in a production environment, preferably in a high-tech, low-volume, discrete manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Master Planning, S&OP, and MPS.
- Proficiency in MS Office and SAP; financial acumen for decision-making.
- Experience leading or participating in supply chain improvement projects.
- Experience with NPI planning preferred
- Results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
- Proactive, assertive, and analytical with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong team player with effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused with a commitment to quality, efficiency, and professionalism.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying bottlenecks and driving improvements.
This role may require working in both office and factory environments. Office responsibilities include sitting, walking, and using a computer. Factory responsibilities may include working in cleanroom environments with full protective gear, handling equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel may be required based on business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Additional Responsibilities:
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States 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. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
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 inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Request an Accommodation
ASML 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. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.