Introduction to the job

For our brand new ASML DUV manufacturing facility at New Taipei campus, we are looking for experienced optics/illumination design engineers who can support the new manufacturing process of the DUV modules to meet the output and quality requirements for these DUV-modules.

The vision is to build a more scalable, competitive, and closer-to-the customer manufacturing capability in Taiwan which is able to send qualified modules directly to the customer.

You will work in a team of approximately 40 fte (projected to grow further) of multiple competences. You will work closely together with the manufacturing team (~70 fte) and Supplier Quality Engineers (~10 fte). This team is part of the D&E Field organization with an overarching mission to increase intimacy with our customer and ASML operations (Customer Support, Repair & Re-use, Manufacturing and Strategic Sourcing and Procurement).

This position is open to local (Taiwan) hires as well as Long Term assignees (LTA) within ASML. If you are interested in an LTA-position, please refer to the LTA job description for Optics/illumination Design Engineer in workday.

Expect that you will spend approximately six months for training purposes in the Netherlands in 2026 before the start of the manufacturing in Taiwan.

Roles and responsibilities

To build the manufacturing capability at New Taipei Campus we need optics/ illumination design engineers who will:

• Support the DUV module manufacturing organization with troubleshooting capability.
• Translate operational manufacturing requests into clear specifications in your own domain.
• You identify improvement opportunities for the current illumination design and/or manufacturing processes, Additionally, you can translate these ideas into appropriate documentation and synchronize with central D&E.
• Can communicate and synchronize with engineers & architects from other disciplines (mechanics, electrical, software, physics).
• Build, maintain, and share specialist knowledge in the field of optics/illumination.

 Education and experience

You have an intrinsic motivation for hands-on technical support, and you have bachelor's or masters degree in physics.

and

≥ 2 years of optics/illumination engineering experience in a similar role within ASML or related high-tech industry.

Skills

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

• Being a generalist in your field of expertise, willing to dive into unknown problems and ability to operate in a multi-disciplinary team;
• Is familiar with quality and safety regulations associated with working in a manufacturing environment and design;
• Is familiar with manufacturing way of working;
• Ability to diagnose and understand the functional and engineering principles of various parts and modules of the manufactured systems;
• Ability to bring technical problems to a solution and explain and present your solutions to appropriate stakeholders;
• Skilled in Matlab and Matlab Simulink:
• Skilled network builder;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with time constraints;
• Analytical way of thinking and convert your analysis in creative, inventive, and thinking out-of-the box way to realize solutions in an ambiguous environment where not all design documentation is up-to-date;
• A pioneering mindset, self-propelling, a pragmatic approach, and showing initiative;
• Enthusiastic and ambitious professional who can communicate clear and concise to peers and customers combined with stakeholder management skills to operate across sites and sectors.
• Quick learner, in for a challenge, continuously drive for improvements, and enjoy achieving results together with your team.
• Working level knowledge in English

Diversity and inclusion

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 per-sons 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.

Other information

This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the 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 the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

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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