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About EUV Factory

In the EUV Factory, we make and install EUV lithography machines – probably the most complex piece of machinery ever made by mankind. EUV is the latest big leap forward in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling our customers to create even more powerful and more efficient chips. We have around 2000 talented employees from over 60 different countries in our fast growing workforce. Together, we make up a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, enthusiastic and driven community that is eager to learn and improve daily.

Introduction

Is it your strength to write down the best way to manufacture our machines in the factory and describe unambiguously the procedures necessary to do so? Do you understand how to translate technical details to executable steps and clear pictures? Do you like to work together with engineers and enjoy writing procedures according to the predefined standard? Then the job of technical author for Production Engineering might be just the one for you!

Scope of the role

You will create or edit all technical documentation (Procedure, PCS, FCO, Newsflash, comments, etc.) for Production Engineers and be the main interface for all authoring related issues, tooling and processes.

Job Mission 

You are responsible to create and maintain the technical communication needed to build and service our machines in the factory, based on the input of the manufacturing Production Engineers. Your support structurally improves the quality and usability of our procedures.

Job Description

• Convert input from engineers and/or development documentation into effective technical documentation for ASML products according to the specifications and standards.
• Create and modify procedures for factory operations.
• Create and make changes to illustrations and convert illustrations to the required publishing format.
• Use documentation tools and apply the ASML style to the created or modified documents.
• Specify requirements concerning illustrations, technical input or user feedback. 
• Signal problems with technical documentation and propose scenarios for solutions or escalate.
• Acts as a first point of contact on issues with documentation relating to the various projects and for handling incoming comments.
• Perform doc, quality, safety and/or illustrations reviews on procedure content.

Education

Master or bachelor degree and trained as a technical author.

Experience

• Proven work experience as a Technical Author.
• Experience in the use of CMS and XML authoring is preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Personal Skills

• Broad technical and business knowledge.
• Good one-on-one communication skills.
• Focused on quality, continuous improvement.
• Team player.
• Affinity with installations and interconnections.

Other information

At ASML there are endless opportunities to learn. We’ll help you identify what you want to achieve, while giving you the freedom to be in the driver’s seat of your development and personal growth. We also support our employees to make a difference by playing an active role in the communities inside as well as outside of our organization.

Do you want to be part of progress as a Technical Author for the EUV factory? Please apply with both a CV and cover letter with your motivation for ASML as well as this position within the EUV Factory in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Without cover letter we will not proceed.

This position may require 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.

EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability

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Diversity and inclusion

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.

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