Job Description

The Head of China Program is an executive role, effectively serving as the leader of ASML HMI’s business in China and a member of the ASML’s China management team. In this capacity, you will lead the full spectrum of operations and strategy, driving the achievement of ambitious business goals and shaping the future of ASML’s HMI division in China. This role requires an experienced leader who can articulate and reinforce ASML’s mission, values, and strategic direction, while providing management and direction across a dynamic, rapidly evolving market.

Reporting directly to the Head of BL Applications, the Head of China Program will oversee Development & Engineering, Advanced Technology Development, Product Management, and Roadmap implementation. You will be accountable for market leadership in e-beam inspection and metrology — covering such key applications as electrical defect and physical defect inspection —spanning the entire installed base in China, new system deliveries, and the development of roadmap products tailored specifically for the China market.

Customer engagement is absolutely essential for success in this role. You are expected to establish and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with HMI customers in China, actively engaging with them to understand needs, pain-points, and opportunities for innovation. Your ability to listen, connect, and collaborate will define the effectiveness and reputation of the China Program.

In addition, it is essential for the Head of China Program to coordinate closely with other BL Applications activities in China, including MPC and Brion, and other ASML sectors including CT account teams and customer support (CS). Leveraging synergies and fostering alignment across all BL Applications activities will be crucial to maximizing value, driving innovation, and ensuring strategic coherence for ASML’s business in China.

Role and Responsibilities

Executive leadership of ASML HMI’s business in China and serving a member on ASML’s China management team.

Lead strategy execution for the HMI China Program, ensuring delivery of business and technology objectives.

Drive the development, deployment, and support of HMI e-beam inspection and metrology products

Oversee products spanning the entire installed base in China, new system deliveries, and China-specific roadmap product developments.

Oversee research, design, field support, sourcing, and repair/reuse activities to support business continuity and growth.

Manage and empower direct reports, including HMI Beijing D&E and a China dedicated Product Team that includes PDM, Product Management, and System Engineering.

Champion active customer engagement—building relationships, gathering feedback, and translating insight into product and support excellence.

Collaborate closely with HMI Field staff (Sales, FAE, Apps, CS), D&E teams in Taiwan, the ASML China Customer Team to ensure seamless operations and unified strategic direction.

Coordinate actively with other BL Applications functions and teams in China, such as MPC and Brion, seeking synergies and shared opportunities to amplify impact across all BL Applications activities.

Monitor progress, budgets, and key performance indicators, reporting outcomes to senior leadership.

Ensure robust compliance with export control regulations and maintain ethical, transparent business practices.Education and Experience

Master’s degree or above in electrical engineering, physics, electron optics, IC manufacturing, process technology, or related fields.

Minimum 10 years’ experience as an executive in program or project management within capital equipment, semiconductor, or related industries, with a deep understanding of ASML HMI business, products, and export restrictions.

Proven record of leading cross-functional, multicultural teams in dynamic, high-growth organizations.

Strong history of managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering results in challenging regulatory environments.

Fluency in English

proficiency in Chinese highly desirable.

Advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Skills

Executive Leadership: Demonstrates decisive management and visionary direction, inspiring teams to achieve ambitious goals in fast-evolving contexts.

Customer Engagement: Prioritizes building and maintaining deep, trust-based relationships with customers

acts on feedback to drive product innovation and support excellence.

Strategic Management: Develops and executes master plans, sets clear priorities, and drives operational excellence across research, design, field support, sourcing, and repair/reuse.

Collaboration: Builds bridges across HMI Field teams, D&E in Taiwan, BL Applications teams such as MPC and Brion, and local executive partners to enable unified and effective delivery. Seeks out synergies and opportunities to collaborate for maximum impact across BL Apps activities in China.

Entrepreneurial Attitude: Demonstrates agility, creative problem solving, and a bias for speed and execution.

Compliance and Risk: Maintains rigorous adherence to regulatory requirements and ethical standards, ensuring business continuity and integrity.

Talent Development: Develops and retains top talent, empowering teams to innovate and grow.Diversity of Thought: Values and encourages a variety of perspectives, fostering creative and strategic problem-solving.

The role is a full-time position and is based in China, preferably Beijing office of ASML.

Inclusion and diversity

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.

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