Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE

ASML; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, is seeking a Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE to install and commission advanced lithography systems at customer sites worldwide.

You will combine hands-on mechanical work with troubleshooting, problem solving, and direct customer interaction. The role involves frequent international travel (more than 50%) and a willingness to work in shifts, with a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Vocational degree with at least two years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree.
• Technical background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace, automotive, or related field.
• Hands-on experience in a high-tech production, engineering, installation, or technical customer service environment.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Experience with large-scale and precision mechanics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical installation, adjustment, and commissioning of complete EXE systems.
• Install equipment at customer locations, including systems with new features and technologies.
• Perform complex adjustments, upgrades, diagnostics, and troubleshooting with limited support.
• Answer technical customer questions and provide professional on‑site support.
• Transfer technical knowledge to local installation and support teams.
• Complete required documentation, handovers, issue tracking, and progress reports.
• Identify and contribute to structural improvements in installation methods and processes.

Skills

Safety first

English communication

Problem solving

Independent initiative

Team collaboration

Structured work

Education

Vocational degree or bachelor’s degree

Mechanical/mechatronics background

Hands-on high-tech experience

Large-scale & precision mechanics experience

Job description

Introduction to the job

Would you like to work hands‑on with some of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology in the world? As a Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE at ASML in Veldhoven, you will help install our next‑generation lithography systems at customer locations worldwide.

Your goal is to deliver each system safely, on time, according to specification, and at the expected quality level. This is a highly international position where you will work abroad for more than 50% of your time.

As a Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE, you will combine hands‑on mechanical work with technical troubleshooting, problem solving, teamwork, and direct customer interaction.

Role and responsibilities

You will install and commission advanced EXE lithography systems at customer locations. Working closely with colleagues and customers, you will solve technical challenges and contribute to continuously improving our installation activities.

You will:

• Perform mechanical installation, adjustment, and commissioning of complete EXE systems.
• Install equipment at customer locations, including systems with new features and technologies.
• Perform complex adjustments, upgrades, diagnostics, and troubleshooting with limited support.
• Answer technical customer questions and provide professional on‑site support.
• Transfer technical knowledge to local installation and support teams.
• Complete required documentation, handovers, issue tracking, and progress reports.
• Identify and contribute to structural improvements in installation methods and processes.

Education and experience

To qualify for the Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE position, you have:

• A vocational degree with at least two years of relevant professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
• A technical background in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, or a comparable field.
• Hands‑on experience in a high‑tech production, engineering, installation, or technical customer service environment.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly and technical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with both large‑scale and precision mechanics is preferred.

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:

• Put safety first in every activity and working environment.
• Communicate clearly in spoken and written English with colleagues and customers.
• Approach hands‑on engineering challenges with curiosity and a problem‑solving mindset.
• Work accurately and aim to get things right the first time.
• Stay structured and focused while working in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Take initiative and work independently while recognizing when additional support is needed.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers from different cultures and backgrounds.

Other information

The Mechanical Install Engineer - EXE position is based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. You will work abroad at customer locations for more than 50% of your time. You must also be willing to work flexible shift patterns, both in Veldhoven and at customer sites.

Due to the investment in your technical development and training, you should be prepared to commit to the installation organization for at least three years.

For this position, the indicative (fixed) annual salary range is between 58,500 euro and 66,000 euro. This range comprises vacation allowance and a 13th‑month payment and is based on a full‑time contract. Company profit sharing is not included in this range. As this is a shift‑based position you will receive a shift allowance on top of the indicated salary range. The actual compensation offered will depend on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: job‑related skills, relevant education and (work) experience, certifications, demonstrated abilities of the candidate, pay relative to other team members. This information is provided for transparency and guidance purposes only, and no rights can be derived from this salary indication.

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.