Introduction 

Do you want to be responsible for ensuring a smooth installation process of our advanced lithography machines at our clients, all over the world? Become an International Upgrade, Install and Relocation Engineer at ASML to build and test some of the most amazing, complex machines that you’ll ever see! This means a lot of travelling (70-80%) for long periods (approximately 4-6 weeks) of time, 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. EUV represents a big leap forward in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling our customers to create even more powerful and more efficient chips.   

This team will be based in Ireland as part of the EU EUV UIR department and will focus on flying out to customer sites around the world and supporting in the EU region. The team will primarily perform reinstalls but also other UIR (upgrade, install and relocation) activities as per business needs. 

Role and responsibilities 

To be able to transfer a fully tested and qualified lithography machine at our client’s site, you will be cross trained in multiple activities within a unique cleanroom environment. Besides that, as an International UIR Mechanical Reinstall Engineer you will: 

• Perform mechanical installation, adjustment, commissioning of a complete machine; 

• Install ASML equipment (NXE) at customer locations; 

• Perform complex adjustments, perform upgrades, diagnose and solve problems with limited support; 

• Work in accordance with the installation sequence and installation procedures; 

• Work in shift schedule (12-hour rotations) at customer sites around the world; 

• Take ownership, lead a shift to deliver quality; 

• Manage 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 local customers. 

Education and experience 

To help us tackle the technical challenges we face, you need: 

• Experienced vocational background or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (preferably mechanical, aerospace, electronic, mechatronics engineering); 

• Hands-on experience in a high-tech production or customer service environment; 

• Proven affinity with assembling and troubleshooting is essential; 

• A valid driver’s license; 

• Legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined in Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730 et seq.). 

Skills 

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 UIR Engineer, you will need the following skills: 

• Safety‑first mindset; 

• Flexibility. Spending 70 – 80% of your time travelling around the world and working in flexible shift patterns at customer sites, sometimes at short notice; 

• Adaptable and resilient under pressure, with flexibility to work in different schedules and environments; 

• Clear and effective communication skills, with focus on reporting, knowledge sharing, influencing, and supporting; 

• Quality‑driven (“first time right”); 

• Being open-minded, team player and be able to use your own initiative (self-sufficient); 

• Awareness of cultural differences and ability to collaborate in diverse international environments. 

Other Information 

We only consider candidates who have uploaded an updated version of their CV and a cover letter stating their motivation to apply for this specific role at ASML. (Please take some time to really think about your cover letter, as this is the perfect opportunity to present yourself for our Hiring Managers). 

Please be advised, for this role we require candidate with a valid international driver’s license.  

Travel is estimated to be around 75%. This percentage is an estimate and can be revisited in mutual agreement.  

The home location will be Leixlip, Ireland. Main locations for travel are supporting worldwide, Israel and the in the European Union. (Re)installations/other UIR activities will be supported on all EUV customer sites worldwide. 

Candidate should be able to travel to the EU with no barriers (next day travel) and should have the ability to get proper visa to other locations when required. 

The job content is in transition and it is required that the employee is comfortable with a dynamic and changing environment. It is expected that you are open-minded, show initiative and join us to thrive in our new identity. 

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. 

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 diversity

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 identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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