Introduction to the job
Technical Support Engineer (TSE) Provides technical equipment support to ASML field service engineers and customers by analyzing and solving complex technical equipment problems. Responsible for creating forward looking action plans, both remote and - when needed - in the customer fab to execute complex technical actions. Acts as a diagnostics expert with in-depth equipment knowledge on installed base systems and new products. Responsible for identifying and recognizing structural issues, finding workarounds to mitigate issues and driving structural issue resolution via the corresponding channels in the central organization
Role and responsibilities
• Provide support to internal and external customers by solving escalated problems and providing information to ensure the optimum machine performance criteria are met in the field
• Develops and implements solutions to unusual and complex technical problems escalated from field service or by customers. Escalates problems to Equipment support per ASML procedure including complete and accurate data and problem descriptions.
• Perform data analysis of systems to resolve problems and/or to improve system performance.
• Escalate problems to GSC and D&E in accordance with ASML escalation process including complete and accurate data and problem descriptions.
• Perform analysis of structural issues that are identified at our customers and escalate with improvement suggestions to develop structural solutions.
• Develop and implement solutions to unusual and complex technical problems escalated from field service or by customers
Experience
• More than 2 years of experience in semiconductor service engineering or research
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree or above in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience should encompass working with and understanding issues in the lithographic semi-conductor manufacturing process
• Experience in the knowledge of Optics, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer science and related disciplines or equivalent experience
Personal skills
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Logical / analytical thinking / Data analysis
• Capable of dealing with a broad range of technical subjects
• Good at multi-tasking and hands on skills
• Proactive, self-driven and flexible, Self-learner
• Strong ownership for solving issues
• Flexible in working hours and/or work environments
• Ability to work independently; self-motivated.
Scope of Role / Knowledge
Software
• Managing and monitoring all installed computer systems and infrastructure
• Installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools
• Ensuring the highest levels of systems and computer system infrastructure availability
• Knowledge in Operating System (Unix / Linux) / Network Management/Software Engineering / Programing Language (C, Java, Python)
Other information
Working location: Icheon
Please be noted:
• The stated job grade in job posting is only target, and the final job grade will be determined through interviews
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 diversityASML 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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Skills Required
- More than 2 years of experience in semiconductor service engineering or research
- Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline
- Experience with lithographic semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of optics, electronics, mechatronics, computer science, or related disciplines
- Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with Unix/Linux, network management, software engineering, or programming languages such as C, Java, and Python
- Ability to access controlled technology under United States Export Administration Regulations
ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASML and has not been reviewed or approved by ASML.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad and employer‑funded to a significant degree, with multiple plan options plus mental health and wellness resources. Complementary offerings like onsite/virtual care, HSA contributions, and a gym subsidy strengthen the overall medical package.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑forming benefits include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, IVF coverage, and practical supports like lactation rooms and milk‑shipment for travel. These provisions indicate substantial caregiving support across life stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off can reach a high ceiling when combining vacation and company holidays, with accruals increasing by tenure. Flexible workplace policies and a vacation sell‑back option add usability to the time‑off program.
ASML Insights
What We Do
ASML is a high-tech company, headquartered in the Netherlands. We manufacture the complex lithography machines that chipmakers use to produce integrated circuits, or computer chips. Over 30 years, we have grown from a small startup into a multinational company with over 60 locations across Europe, Asia and the US. Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at our company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science and software engineering. Because ASML spends more than €2 billion per year on R&D, our teams have the freedom, support and resources to experiment, test and push the boundaries of technology. They work in close-knit, multidisciplinary teams, listening to and learning from each other.
