Field Service Engineer - DUV

Socket.dev; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform regular and irregular maintenance on customer sites, with substantial independence and limited supervision. You will handle problem analysis, repairs, and customer instruction, traveling up to 10% and working at customer locations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 0–2 years hands‑on experience, and proficiency in MS Office; Excel VBA is a plus. Expect 12‑hour shifts and learning opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
• 0–2 years hands‑on experience with mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, or semiconductor processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Excel VBA.
• Customer-focused mindset from academic or professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Problem analysis and approach – gather information, analyze and decide on initial approach.
• Problem handovers and routing – handover data to others and document data for resolution.
• Repairs – use tools, replace parts, adjust settings to perform repairs.
• Procedures – prepare parts/tools/information to start procedures.
• Training / advice – explain actions to users and train on maintenance.
• Process Optimization – identify gaps and report improvements.

Skills

Customer focus

MS Office proficiency

Reading data

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel VBA

Job description

Introduction to the job

The Customer Support (CS) organization is responsible for the installations, qualification, repair and maintenance of the ASML systems at customer sites and is responsible for the necessary transfer of know-how to the customer. Local site Customer Support branches perform these tasks for the customer within the specific region.

The Field Service Engineer (FSE) executes regular and irregular maintenance activities with considerable independency and under limited supervision. The FSE handles defined and regular problems/maintenance on a machine, either independently or through escalation without supervision.

You’ll report to the Senior Team Lead, but you’ll also be part of the larger Customer Solutions & Support sector – where the in-fab installation and optimization of ASML products happens on DUV, EUV, and Yieldstar.

Role and responsibilities

• Problem analysis and approach – gather all information relevant for the problem, analyze using available means, gather additional diagnostic info if needed, decide on initial approach to solve problem and execute, consult with others.

• Problem handovers and routing – handover problem or problem aspects to others (2nd line support), document and package all data relevant for problem resolution (e.g. pass-downs, work orders, field service reports, system problem reports, technical reports).

• Repairs – use tools, replace parts, improve settings, to execute repairs and standard service actions independently.

• Procedures – based on arranged customer machine time window to arrange for all (possible) parts, tools, equipment and information / knowledge to be available at start of procedure, execute procedure.

• Training / advice – explain appropriate actions to users to correct malfunctions, train customers in use and routine maintenance of equipment, recommend changes in user procedures when needed

• Process Optimization – signal gaps and improvement opportunities and reports it to the relevant stakeholders

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.

• 0–2 years experience of hands‑on experience (industry or academic) with mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, or semiconductor processes.

• Proficiency in MS Office; Excel VBA.

• Customer-focused mindset from academic or professional settings.

Skills

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.

• Knowledge of Safety Procedures

• Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.

• Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.

• Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.

• Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

• Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.

• Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability.

• Identify bottlenecks and drive improvements.

• Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co‑workers and customer.

Other information

• Position will require travel up to 10%.

• Position will require access to customer site locations.

• Will work 12-hour shifts. Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

• Willingness to continue learning and growing in a professional environment is necessary.

• Work is conducted at a customer site and requires familiarization with customer rules and policies regarding worksite behavior and safety.

• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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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