Application Competence Engineer:

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Support critical apps escalations from local and drive VHV 3rd line to deliver support on time.
Coordinate and introduce ASML new products to the customer and show on-product benefits.
Business development support to identify improvement potentials of ASML products to benefit our customer.
Engage with ASML D&E and customer R&D team to define the solution roadmap to drive semiconductor technology.
Support as workstream owner in NTP project to define project plan with customer and execute.
Document the structural issues or BKM and rollout to all sites.
Be expert in 1 or more competence and help local team grow.
Be able to on-call / shift work in customer environment.

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Job Requirements

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Bachelor and above degree in physics, optical science/engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science or mathematics.
Over 1 year's ASML apps experience with strong learning capability
Have direct experience with ASML DUV, and Apps products, able to describe the pros and cons of ASML products.
Have semiconductor process knowledge
Strong presentation and communication skills to interface internal (BDM, project leaders, management) and external customers.
Flexible mindset to support various tasks within matrix organization (escalation, NPI, NTP project)
Awareness of ASML way of working to ensure help needed are addressed successfully and efficiently to the right people.
Project management skill including project setup, resource management, risk management, balance stakeholders and etc.
Can work under pressure ( for instance, Averagely, 10% overtime work)
Flexible to travel support customers in China (travel frequency >50%)

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About the company

ASML

Company overview

ASML designs and builds advanced machines used to manufacture microchips, including EUV and DUV lithography systems. ASML also provides software and services that help chipmakers run and maintain this equipment in high-volume production. The company’s customers include major semiconductor manufacturers that need cutting-edge tooling to produce modern processors and memory. ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and operates globally.

Locations and presence

ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands and operates in more than 60 locations worldwide across multiple regions including Europe, the US, and Asia. Job adverts often specify on-site requirements for lab, cleanroom, or campus-based work, and some internships explicitly state a minimum number of on-site days.ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven and operates in 60+ locations across 16 countries and regions, including major sites in the United States and Asia. Many roles are site-based due to R&D, manufacturing, and cleanroom work, while some corporate and engineering teams also use flexible workplace policies depending on location and role.

Palpable Score

79.2

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ASML offers multiple high-quality entry points, including internships, co-ops, and named early-career programs like the Management Traineeship and Gateway programs. The company also explains hiring steps better than most industrial tech employers, especially for internships, and backs early hires with structured coaching and development support. The main limiter is outcomes transparency, because ASML shares stories and review scores, but does not publish consistent cohort-level conversion, retention, or promotion data for early-career hires.

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