The posting
Introduction to the Job
ASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography systems that are critical to producing faster, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced systems that enable the world's leading chipmakers to create smaller, more capable semiconductor devices that power the technologies people use every day. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML operates globally with 18 office locations across the United States, including major sites in Chandler, Arizona; San Jose and San Diego, California; Wilton, Connecticut; and Hillsboro, Oregon.
As an Upgrade Install and Relocation (UIR) Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing ASML's advanced lithography systems into production at customer sites. You will install, upgrade, relocate, qualify, and optimize highly complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment that helps customers achieve world-class performance and productivity.
Working within ASML's Customer Support organization, you will collaborate with customers, engineers, and technical experts to deliver safe, high-quality installations and upgrades. In this hands-on role, you will contribute directly to technology innovation while building trusted partnerships and helping customers maximize system performance and operational success.
Role and Responsibilities
As an Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer, you will work closely with customers, engineers, and technical experts to install, relocate, upgrade, and optimize advanced lithography equipment. You will combine technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and teamwork to ensure systems are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule.
You will:
- Install, relocate, de-install, assemble, and qualify lithography systems and subsystems in cleanroom environments.
- Execute system upgrades, modifications, and recovery activities according to established procedures and technical specifications.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical challenges.
- Analyze system performance and verify compliance with engineering, safety, and quality requirements.
- Complete technical documentation, service reports, work orders, and project handovers accurately and on time.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and provide guidance to less experienced team members when appropriate.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, physics, electronics, or a related technical field, or two years of practical experience.
- Associate degree, technical degree, military technical training, or two years of experience may be considered with relevant industry experience.
- Minimum one year experience in field service, semiconductor manufacturing, equipment installation, high-technology manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or a similar technical environment.
- Minimum one year experience assembling, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electromechanical equipment.
- Minimum one year experience using data analysis tools, spreadsheet software, and technical reporting applications.
- Minimum one year experience reading technical documentation, engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications.
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing, vacuum systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, precision alignment, or related technologies 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:
- Apply strong analytical thinking to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate effectively across teams to achieve shared objectives.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities, schedules, and customer requirements.
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Follow technical procedures while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Learn new technologies, systems, and processes efficiently.
- Build positive and professional relationships with customers and team members.
- Identify improvement opportunities that increase safety, efficiency, and performance.
- Work independently while maintaining alignment with team goals.
Other Information
- This position is based in Austin, Texas, with on-site presence required.
- This position requires 80% travel, primarily within the United States, with occasional international travel based on business and customer needs.
- This position may require day, night, rotating, or on-call schedules, including weekend work and extended hours based on business and customer needs.
- This position requires the ability to work in a cleanroom environment for extended periods while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves.
- The position requires sitting, walking, standing, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and moving throughout customer or campus locations as needed.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Valid driver's license required.
- Position works under the direction of a Manager, Supervisor, Team Lead, or Senior Engineer.
The current base annual hourly range for this role is currently:
$31-43
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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