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Kitakami, Japan

【Cymer】Field Service Engineer

2 years experience
Technology & Digital
Engineering
Posted:
January 6, 2026

ASML

Semiconductor manufacturer
79.2
Palpable Score
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Context

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 2 executes regular and irregular maintenance activities with considerable independency and under limited supervision. Handles defined and regular problems/maintanance on a machine, either independently or through escalation without supervision.

Requirements

Experienced Field Service Enginer with BSc degree in relevant Technical Field (Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Experienced in technical industry is required and/or semiconductor industry experience prefered.
Experience in using computer applications, including data analysis tools, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Has complete knowledge on product functionality of the main modules/sub-modules.

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

Knowledge build-up and transfer

Maintain and broaden own knowledge, shares best known methods within the work group.

Coaching

Provide appropriate support and assistance to less experienced engineers on first tasks.

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
/ 100
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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