Manufacturing - Security Manager - Linkou at ASML · Linkou

Introduction

ASML is a global leader in the semiconductor industry. Every day, our technology enables the production of the world’s most advanced microchips.

To support the continued growth of our manufacturing footprint in Taiwan, we are looking for a Security Risk Manager to join the Global Manufacturing (GMF) Security Risk Management team.

In this role, you will act as the trusted security partner for our manufacturing organizations in Taiwan. You will support two key factory locations, New Taipei Factory and Tainan Factory, helping factory management understand and manage security risks that could impact production, business continuity, intellectual property, compliance, and operational resilience.

You will be part of an international team of Security Risk Managers working together across Taiwan, the Netherlands, Germany, and the United States. The role combines security expertise, business engagement, risk management, and Operational Technology (OT) knowledge in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment.

Job mission

Ensure that security risks within the Taiwan manufacturing environment are identified, assessed, communicated, and managed to levels aligned with ASML’s risk appetite.

Act as the bridge between factory operations, engineering, IT, OT, and the global security community, enabling secure and resilient manufacturing operations.

Role and responsibilities

· Serve as the primary security risk management partner for the New Taipei and Tainan manufacturing sites.

· Build strong partnerships with factory leadership, engineering teams, manufacturing support functions, and global security stakeholders.

· Identify, assess, and report security risks that may affect manufacturing operations, factory assets, production data, and business continuity.

· Facilitate and perform security risk assessments for new initiatives, factory changes, OT environments, applications, and manufacturing processes.

· Support risk owners in defining and implementing pragmatic mitigation plans.

· Create visibility into the security risk landscape of the Taiwan factories and provide regular reporting to local and global stakeholders.

· Actively contribute to security improvement programs and projects within GMF.

· Support security awareness activities and help strengthen security culture across manufacturing organizations.

· Collaborate with incident response teams during security incidents affecting factory environments.

· Translate security policies and requirements into practical guidance that supports operational needs.

· Drive alignment between local factory priorities and global security objectives.

· Support internal and external audits, regulatory initiatives, and security improvement programs.

Operational Technology Focus

This position requires a strong focus on Operational Technology security within a complex semiconductor manufacturing landscape. The successful candidate will be expected to:

· Understand industrial control environments and manufacturing technology ecosystems.

· Assess risks associated with factory networks, manufacturing systems, tooling environments, and production support systems.

· Support initiatives related to OT asset management, network segmentation, monitoring, vulnerability management, access control, and incident preparedness.

· Act as a trusted advisor to factory stakeholders on OT security risks and mitigation strategies.

· Bridge the gap between cybersecurity requirements and manufacturing operational realities.

Stakeholder Management and Global Collaboration

Success in this role depends heavily on relationship building. You will:

· Establish a strong internal network throughout the Taiwan manufacturing organization.

· Build and maintain trusted professional relationships with factory managers, engineers, architects, project managers, and security specialists.

· Work extensively with the core GMF Security Risk Management team in Veldhoven.

· Collaborate regularly with Security Risk Managers and security partners in the United States and Germany, as well as colleagues across Asia.

· Influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive security improvements through collaboration and trust.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

· Deep understanding of Operational Technology environments and industrial manufacturing operations.

· Strong security risk management capabilities.

· Exceptional ability to establish and maintain trusted professional relationships across all organizational levels

· Ability to bridge business objectives and security requirements.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a global and multicultural environment.

· Excellent relationship-building and networking capabilities.

· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

· Ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences.

· Familiarity with the business culture and ways of working in Taiwan.

Highly valued

· Experience working in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, industrial automation, or other OT-intensive environments.

· Experience coordinating across multiple sites and international teams.

· Experience supporting factory operational leadership and manufacturing programs.

· Understanding of regulatory and compliance-driven security initiatives.

Education

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.

· 5-10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, OT security, security risk management, industrial automation security, or a comparable security role.

· Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GICSP, IEC 62443, or equivalent.

Candidate Profile Summary

The vacancy should describe the required capability profile without referring to a specific current employee. The target profile combines:

· Senior stakeholder management and the ability to influence factory leadership.

· Strong OT, manufacturing, risk assessment, and security governance knowledge.

· Cross-cultural collaboration between Taiwan, Europe, and the United States.

· A pro-active approach to building and maintaining an effective professional network.

· Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with local factory teams, senior management, and global stakeholders.

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.

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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