Do you want to be responsible for ensuring a smooth installation process of our most advanced lithography machines at our clients, all over the world? Become an EXE System Install Engineer at ASML and build some of the most amazing, complex machines that you’ll ever see! This means a lot of travelling (60-80%), continuous learning and being surrounded by many diverse cultures and environments. Do you take on this life-changing opportunity?
As this role is the perfect start to your long lasting ASML career, many other departments crave your expertise once you have gained experience in this role. Additionally, you get the opportunity to learn from deeply knowledgeable colleagues whilst encountering new challenges every day. To make sure you learn as much as possible, we have a gentlemen’s agreement in place, meaning that after 3 years in this position you’ll be able to progress further within the ASML organization.
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Role and responsibilitiesTo be able to transfer a fully tested and qualified lithography machine at our clients, you will be cross trained in multiple activities within a unique cleanroom factory environment. Besides that, as an EXE System Install Engineer you will:
Work in accordance with the installation sequence and installation procedures;
Perform tests (calibrations and system qualification) to ensure equipment qualification;
Troubleshoot and solve system failures;
Collaborate with the highly skilled source install team to align Plasma/Light from the source into the scanner;
Perform administrative and coordination duties incl. reporting and technical escalations;
Contribute to the improvement loop of our lithography machines and processes;
Represent ASML at the customer site in a professional way;
When not working abroad, the engineer is expected to assist Factory operations with the integration of the system.
To help us tackle the technical challenges we face, you need;
A bachelor’s or master’s degree (Mechatronics/Electronics/Aero-Space preferred);
Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems;
Knowledge of or experience with electrical wiring/fibers;
Excellent communication in English, both verbal as well as written;
A valid driver’s license;
To work safe at all times.
Working at the cutting edge of tech, you always have new challenges and problems to solve. Being creative and working together is the only way to do that. To further thrive as an International System Install Engineer, you will need the following skills:
Analytical thinker;
Flexible. Ability to work in flexible shift patterns in Veldhoven and at the customer site;
Stress resistant;
Able to work independently as well as in a team;
Effective communication skills with focus on reporting, understanding, influencing, and supporting;
Being open minded, team player and be able to use your own initiative (self-sufficient);
Awareness of various cultural differences;
High level of technical understanding and commitment to self-learning.
The role of EXE System Install Engineer offers a unique and challenging job in which you have many opportunities for career growth. You receive continuous training to develop yourself. Want to know more? Read ASML’s labor conditions and development opportunities.
Diversity and inclusionASML 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.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability
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
- Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Aerospace (preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, vacuum systems
- Knowledge of or experience with electrical wiring and fiber optics
- Experience performing tests, calibrations and system qualification
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve system failures
- Experience or willingness to work in a cleanroom factory environment
- Excellent English communication, verbal and written
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness and ability to travel 60-80%
- Analytical thinker
- Flexible and able to work flexible shift patterns
- Stress resistant and able to work independently and in a team
- Effective reporting, influencing, and support skills
- Awareness of cultural differences and strong initiative for self-learning
- Commitment to working safe at all times
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.
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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.








