The Manufacturing NPI (New Product Introduction) organization ensures that newly designed functionalities can be successfully transferred from D&E into volume production. This position specializes in the software and computer system for system and submodules, ensuring new designs are manufacturable, stable, diagnosable, and ready for factory volume production.
This role is not traditional software development. Instead, it focuses on:
Linux‑based control system behavior
C# / python control logic interpretation, MATLAB as plus
motion‑control and automation sequence analysis
diagnostics, signal/power tracing, IO/communication behavior
manufacturability and testability readiness before volume build
You will work closely with D&E, process engineering, and integration teams to identify risks early and ensure smooth and robust NPI ramp‑up.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Participate in D&E design reviews with a focus on software, control logic, automation sequences, and diagnostic readiness.
Foresee manufacturability issues early and provide feedback to improve software-control robustness.
Validate that new modules include necessary error tables, logs, test hooks, trace signals, and support effective troubleshooting.
Prepare manufacturing for volume takeover by defining required sequences, procedures, and control‑related checks.
Drive smooth D&E → Manufacturing release for new module/submodule designs.
Software & Control Diagnostics
Software & Control Diagnostics
Analyze Linux-based module behavior, automation flows, and C# / C++ control sequences.
Perform signal and power tracing, IO/communication diagnostics, and analyze motion profiles (position/velocity/acceleration).
Distinguish issues caused by: software logic /automation sequence timing /IO/memory behavior /PCB/electrical interactions/mechatronic coupling
Provide structured technical feedback to D&E for design improvement and reliability enhancement.
3rd Line Support for NPI Builds
Support early‑phase hardware and software integration during engineering and pilot builds.
Resolve complex module/submodule issues that exceed factory 1st‑line capability.
Provide clear, structured problem definitions for D&E and guide triage on MDEV/MTD cases.
Ensure zero-repeat issues through design improvements, diagnostic enhancements, or process changes.
Process, Documentation & Factory Readiness
Define and maintain NPI control‑related sequences, diagnostic guides, and test flows.
Ensure all work prep, procedures, acceptance criteria, logs, and test sequences are ready before ramp.
Identify missing processes or diagnostic gaps and create new documentation as needed.
Validate that the factory has complete, accurate, and up‑to‑date instructions for new modules.
Stakeholder Management & Coaching
Represent Manufacturing in D&E/PGP discussions for module introduction.
Collaborate with TS, CS, ME, SCE, Quality, and cross‑factory engineering teams.
Coach engineers and operators on module behavior, control troubleshooting, and NPI-specific diagnostics.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related technical fields.
Technical Skills
Experience with Linux-based control systems.
Proficiency in C# and/or C++, especially for understanding and analyzing system control logic (not application-level coding).
Familiarity with: Motion control fundamentals (position/velocity/acceleration loops) /Automation control theory /IO interfaces, communication protocols, and memory behaviors /PCB basics, schematic reading, and signal/power tracing
Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills for root cause analysis.
Problem-Solving
Experience with system-level debugging, control logic analysis, or automation/machine troubleshooting.
Ability to translate ambiguous system symptoms into clear, structured technical problems.
Cross-functional Collaboration
Ability to work closely with D&E, presenting technical findings and participating in deep-dive engineering discussions.
Capable of delivering technical presentations during interviews (topic assigned by hiring manager).
Experience with semiconductor equipment, precision motion systems, automation machinery, robotics, metrology, or stage control systems.
Familiarity with real-time control, EtherCAT, PLC interactions, embedded Linux, or automation controllers.
Hands-on experience with sensor/actuator integration or motion tuning.
Exposure to ECN, MDEV/MTD methods, or structured root cause analysis processes.
Ability to design controlled experiments and interpret complex logs to support structural fixes.
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 in relevant technical fields
- Experience with Linux-based control systems
- Proficiency in C# and/or C++
- Experience with system-level debugging and control logic analysis
ASML Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
