At ASML, your work helps enable the technology behind the world's most advanced microchips. As a Production Engineer - First Line Support, you will play a key role in keeping production running efficiently by solving technical issues, supporting product quality, and driving continuous improvement.
As a Production Engineer - First Line Support, you will work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to maintain production flow and support the delivery of complex lithography systems used by leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.
Schedules
2nd shift-Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm
CWW D2-Thursday Friday Saturday every other Wednesday 6:00am-6:00pm
Role and ResponsibilitiesAs a Production Engineer - First Line Support, you will spend significant time supporting production operations in a cleanroom environment. You will troubleshoot technical issues, analyze recurring challenges, and contribute to process improvements that help minimize disruptions and improve manufacturing performance.
Troubleshoot production issues in real time to reduce downtime and maintain output.
Document technical issues, investigations, and resolutions to support knowledge sharing.
Escalate complex issues when additional technical expertise is required.
Support process control activities through statistical process monitoring and analysis.
Investigate recurring production challenges and contribute to long-term solutions.
Participate in material and production review activities to improve product flow and quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, documentation, and team collaboration.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of experience in a production engineering or manufacturing environment.
OR a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related field with internship experience in a production environment.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electromechanical systems.
Experience working with statistical process control methodologies and manufacturing data is preferred.
Experience creating technical documentation, test plans, or process instructions is beneficial.
Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.
To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:
Apply structured troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
Analyze data and identify trends to support process improvements.
Communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Prioritize work in a fast-paced production environment.
Document findings accurately and consistently.
Take a proactive approach to resolving technical challenges.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and production needs.
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 identify. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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.
The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$0-0Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US.
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
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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Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related field, plus at least 2 years of production engineering or manufacturing experience
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related field, plus internship experience in a production environment
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical or electromechanical systems
- Experience with statistical process control methodologies and manufacturing data
- Experience creating technical documentation, test plans, or process instructions
- Legal authorization to access controlled technology under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
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.
