Field Applications Engineer based in Leixlip, Ireland

At ASML, we build the world’s most advanced lithography machines—critical to creating faster, smaller, and more energy-efficient microchips. With headquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and a global presence in 16 countries, we empower the world’s leading chipmakers to drive the future of technology.

Be part of Europe’s first EUV High Volume Manufacturing site. This is your chance to accelerate your career in a high-impact role, mastering a mix of Overlay, Imaging, Defectivity, and Productivity on cutting-edge lithography and metrology systems. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to make this new fab a success.

Bring your curiosity, drive, and entrepreneurial mindset—and help shape the future of microchip manufacturing.

At ASML, our Applications Engineers are at the forefront of enabling customer success during critical node transitions and high-volume manufacturing ramp-ups. You’ll apply your technical expertise across lithography, metrology, and control systems to help customers maximize performance and unlock the full value of ASML’s solutions.

Your Mission in Ireland:

• Be a key player in launching a new EUV fab in Europe.
• Own and drive improvement projects, troubleshoot lithography issues, and translate customer challenges into actionable solutions.
• Collaborate across teams—locally and globally—with engineers, account teams, and customer stakeholders.
• Lead experiments, analyze data, and deliver insights that shape the future of chipmaking.

What You Bring:

• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong technical breadth with growing expertise in one or more specialties.
• Confidence to represent ASML as a trusted technical advisor.
• Integrity and communication skills to manage sensitive customer interactions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow into technical leadership or project management—while making a real impact on the semiconductor industry.

MS or PhD in Physics, Optics, Electronics, Micro-electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering or IC manufacturing or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of direct Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Detailed oriented individuals with critical thinking, problem solving and follow-up skills.
• Fast learner with strong self-motivation to grow technically; be able to perform job at high standard with minimum supervision, and demonstrated ability to thrive in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Project management skills
• Hands on experience in data analysis and coding using software like JMP, matlab, python, R etc is required.

• Challenge the status quo to strive for improvements that adds value.
• Encouraging open communication and asking questions to understand different views and get to the heart of the issue.
• Celebrating success and the contributions of others.
• Seeking collaboration across the entire value chain and matrix organization.
• Taking ownership and responsibility for our decisions and keeping our promises.
• Providing a safe environment for all stakeholders.
• Respecting each other and embracing diversity.

This role may involve sitting, walking, typing, and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs). Up to 30% travel is expected. You’ll need good vision, focus, and the ability to work under deadlines in a moderate office environment. Strong communication, problem-solving, and learning agility are essential. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

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.

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 diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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