Production Engineer

randstad professional; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

ASML in the Netherlands is seeking a Production Engineer through Randstad Professional to own a specific manufacturing module, bridging design and factory execution, and ensuring smooth production flows on high-tech equipment.

The role emphasizes eliminating bottlenecks, updating work instructions, and coaching senior operators while collaborating with cross-functional groups during New Product Introduction (NPI).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or substantial hands-on experience with a technical production background.
• Proven work experience within a technical production environment.
• Advanced knowledge of at least one complex manufacturing module.
• Experience maintaining and improving work preparation, process flow charts, and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical and process faults structurally at the module level to guarantee zero repeats.
• Optimize manufacturability during the design phase of NPI projects.
• Maintain, validate, and update work preparation procedures, tooling, routings, and blueprints for factory execution.
• Analyze production processes to eliminate bottlenecks and improve operating instructions.
• Coach senior operators and collaborate with D&E, CS, ME, and SCE engineers across departments.

Skills

Hands-on production experience

Technical module knowledge

Work preparation & process flow

Engineering specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering / Physics

MBO in technical field with hands-on experience

Job description

Are you ready to take structural ownership of complex manufacturing modules and drive zero-repeat solutions in a high-tech production environment? Join Randstad Professional as a Production Engineer and directly shape the manufacturability of next-generation products.

In this key engineering role, you bridge the gap between design and factory execution. You focus deeply on one specific module, acting as the technical sparring partner for Group Leaders and representing manufacturing during New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. By spotting process bottlenecks early and optimizing work preparation, you ensure seamless production flows and coach senior operators to reach their full potential.

Your core responsibilities as a Production Engineer include:

• Solving technical and process faults structurally at the module level to guarantee zero repeat.
• Optimizing manufacturability during the design phase of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Maintaining, validating, and updating work preparation procedures, tooling, routings, and blueprints for factory execution.
• Analyzing production processes to eliminate bottlenecks and continuously improve operating instructions.
• Coaching senior operators and collaborating closely with D&E, CS, ME, and SCE engineers across departments.

Functie-eisen

You will be successful if you meet these requirements:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in a technical domain (such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics), or a Secondary Vocational Education (MBO) degree in a technical field combined with substantial hands-on experience.
• You have proven work experience within a technical production environment.
• You possess advanced technical knowledge of at least one complex manufacturing module.
• You have experience in maintaining and improving work preparation, process flow charts, and engineering specifications.

Competenties

To thrive as a Production Engineer at ASML, you combine a sharp analytical mindset with strong interpersonal agility. You take the initiative to uncover root causes rather than applying quick fixes, ensuring lasting stability on the shop floor. Because you bridge factory operations and development teams, you communicate clearly across all organizational levels—from coaching senior operators to aligning with project leaders. You spot procedural gaps proactively, stay resilient during complex technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement across production standards.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Through Randstad Professional, you start with a direct employment contract (VvDN) at ASML, backed by our personal guidance throughout the recruitment process:

• A 12-month contract with the prospect of a permanent contract at ASML afterward.
• A maximum gross monthly salary of €5,000, based on your technical knowledge and experience.
• Comprehensive secondary benefits in accordance with ASML's collective labor agreement (CAO), including holiday allowance, pension scheme, and travel reimbursement.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development via the Randstad Academy.
• Personal career coaching and sparring from your Randstad Professional consultant before, during, and after your onboarding.

Bedrijfsinformatie

ASML is een Nederlands hightechbedrijf en een van de belangrijkste leveranciers van machines voor de halfgeleiderindustrie, in het bijzonder steppers en scanners, die worden gebruikt bij het maken van chips. Klanten zijn veelal chipproducenten. Het hoofdkantoor en bedrijvencomplex van ASML staat in Veldhoven, waar zowel research and development en assemblage in cleanrooms plaatsvindt. Het bedrijf heeft tevens zestig servicepunten in veertien landen ter ondersteuning van de plaatsing en levering van machines en reserve-onderdelen.

ASML is ontstaan uit een joint venture van ASM International en Koninklijke Philips. ASML levert wereldwijd, maar de meeste van haar klanten zijn gevestigd in Azië. In 2011 werd 66% van de omzet in die regio behaald, 25% in de Verenigde Staten en iets minder dan 9% in Europa. De grootste klant was verantwoordelijk voor een kwart van de totale omzet. De belangrijkste leverancier van ASML is Zeiss, een fabrikant van lenzen en optische componenten. Het aandeel van Zeiss in de totale inkoopkosten van ASML is iets minder dan 30%. Vanwege de grote wederzijdse belangen zijn beide bedrijven een strategisch alliantie aangegaan; deze kan alleen verbroken worden als een van de partijen drie jaar te voren opzegt. ASML geeft veel geld uit aan onderzoek en ontwikkeling;