Job Description
Introduction to the job
Do you want to work on hands‑on engineering challenges in an international environment? As part of ASML’s European Upgrade, Install & Relocation (UIR) team, you will work on the newest EUV machines at customer sites across Europe. You will build, install, upgrade and relocate highly complex lithography systems from the ground up, ensuring they meet specifications, are delivered on time, and exceed customer expectations.
The role starts with a one‑year international training program, followed by field work as a UIR engineer at customer locations in Europe.
Role and responsibilities
Phase 1 – One‑year international training program
Intensive hands-on and on‑the‑job training on EUV systems.
Training may take place in Europe, the US and Asia, including multi‑week assignments.
Objective: acquire the technical depth needed to work independently on EUV systems at customer sites.
Phase 2 – UIR Engineer deployment
Work at customer fabs across Europe (Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Israel, etc.).
Participate in the full UIR end‑to‑end process:
Preparation: review lessons learned, prepare the factory and materials, ensure all conditions are ready before machine arrival.
Hardware execution: disassemble, install, align and commission EUV system hardware; perform cabling, water/gas/vacuum work; power‑on and verify system functions.
Recovery & qualification: calibrate, test and troubleshoot the system; solve failures; run acceptance tests.
Wrap‑up: complete documentation, handover to the customer support team.
Provide first‑line troubleshooting support to Customer Support teams at local sites.
Potentially support global UIR projects depending on workload.
Share knowledge, coach junior engineers, and train customers in basic system use and maintenance.
Document issues and route problems to second-line support when needed.
Education and experience
Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Mechatronics or another technical field.
Hands-on engineering affinity is strongly preferred.
Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under Export Administration Regulations.
Skills
Excellent communication skills and strong English proficiency.
Safety-first mindset and commitment to “first‑time‑right” quality.
Strong problem-solving ability combining analytical and hands‑on skills.
Detail‑oriented, structured, flexible, self‑driven and a solid team player.
Passion for hands‑on engineering and complex technical systems.
Other information
Shift schedule:
12‑hour shift schedule (24/7) with attractive shift and overtime compensation.
Travel:
Training year: >80% international travel.
After training: travel depends on customer projects across Europe; possible assignments in Ireland, Israel, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and occasionally Taiwan, Korea, USA.
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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