Introduction to the job
Are you passionate about turning complex electronic designs into manufacturable, high‑quality PCB layouts? Do you enjoy working at the intersection of electrical design, mechanics and supplier manufacturing? Do you have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics (or similar) and solid experience with PCB layout tooling such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition? We might be looking for you!
As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor in the Development & Engineering (D&E) organization in Veldhoven. You take responsibility for translating schematic intent and system requirements into robust PCB layouts, while ensuring Design for Manufacturing/Assembly/Test and first‑time‑right quality.
You will support designers and collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical and SI/EMC specialists and our (international) suppliers to deliver excellent quality printed circuit boards and assemblies to ASML.
Role and responsibilities
As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Creating PCB layouts from schematics.
- Defining board technology and stack‑up together with electrical, mechanical, SI/PI and thermal specialists.
- Setting up and maintaining constraint‑driven design (e.g., controlled impedance, length matching, differential pairs, via strategy, spacing/creepage) in line with IPC and ASML rules.
- Applying best practices for EMC/noise/grounding and contributing to design reviews.
- Generating manufacturing and assembly documentation (PCB TPD) and supporting supplier questions during fabrication and assembly.
- Supporting and reviewing outsourced PCB layout work; sharing knowledge and coaching colleagues where needed.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of layout methodologies, libraries and ways of working.
Education and Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or similar.
- 5+ years of PCB layout experience, preferably on complex HDI and/or mixed‑signal designs.
- Experience with constraint‑driven layout for high‑speed buses (e.g., DDR, PCIe) and controlled impedance concepts.
- Working knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC‑2221) and DFM/DFA/DFT principles.
- Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition (or an equivalent professional PCB CAD tool).
Skills
- Highly motivated team player with good social and communication skills.
- Quality and efficiency focus; attention to detail.
- Proactive, takes ownership and drives issues to closure.
- Organizes work effectively and logically; able to set priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Team player who can also work independently and coach others when needed.
The PCB Layout Engineer will be part of the Means and Methods Services group within the EDEV Applications Means & Methods (AMM) department in Veldhoven. You will report to the group manager and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Development & Engineering (D&E).
Other Information
The sector Development & Engineering (D&E) of ASML is responsible for the specification, design, and realization of the products in the ASML portfolio. Within D&E, the department Electronic Development (EDEV) is responsible for the definition, realization, qualification, and integration of electronic functions and modules within these products. The Means and Methods Services group provides 2nd line developer support for tools and ways of working and offers specialist design services to projects for efficient execution of key activities.
- This position is based on-site at ASML headquarters in Veldhoven.
- Depending on the role and business needs, a hybrid working arrangement may be discussed.
- For this role it is important that you are eligible to work in the Netherlands.
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
- 5+ years of PCB layout experience
- Experience with HDI and/or mixed-signal designs
- Experience with high-speed bus layouts
- Working knowledge of IPC standards
- Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition
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.
