Introduction to the Job

As a Mechanical Engineer at ASML, you will help develop the advanced technology that enables the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers to produce smaller, faster, and more powerful microchips. Your work will directly contribute to innovative systems that support technologies used in everyday life, from smartphones to healthcare equipment and artificial intelligence.

In this Mechanical Engineer role, you will lead complex mechanical design activities, own critical module-level deliverables, and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines. You will solve challenging technical problems, balance performance, quality, and delivery requirements, and help bring innovative products from concept to reality.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work independently on complex engineering challenges while collaborating closely with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. You will lead technical work within your area of expertise and help ensure high-quality designs that support ASML's technology roadmap.

You will:

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical components and modules.

• Define, analyze, and manage engineering requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical assessments to support design decisions.

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed mechanical designs, including material selection and documentation.

• Support product integration, testing, validation, and continuous improvement activities.

• Identify technical risks, propose innovative solutions, and balance quality with timely delivery.

• Coach and guide engineers while promoting engineering best practices and knowledge sharing.

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or complex engineering systems.

• fluid dynamics, CFD, CAD modeling, Tolerance stack-up analysis

  GD&T, Precision mechanics design (Structural design for stiffness and weight optimization)

• Experience leading technical projects, subsystems, modules, or major component developments.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and system integration.

• Experience using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software and engineering analysis tools.

• Experience creating technical documentation, specifications, and design reviews.

• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions in complex environments.

• Preferred: electromagnetics, mechatronics

  hand-on experience: FIRST Robotics, FSAE, or other

• Nice-to-have: brazing, welding background, injection molding / potting

Skills

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 analytical thinking to solve complex engineering challenges.

• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

• Develop practical and innovative solutions in technically uncertain environments.

• Communicate technical concepts clearly through written and verbal communication.

• Balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for engineering outcomes.

• Coach, mentor, and share knowledge with colleagues.

• Adapt to changing requirements and evolving technologies.

• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes.

• Promote safe working practices and support a culture of continuous improvement.

At ASML, we challenge ourselves to push technology further, collaborate to achieve the best solutions together, and care for people, safety, and the environment. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to technologies that shape the future.

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

Pay 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 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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