System performance engineer

Veldhoven
On-site
Full-time

Posted October 30, 2026

About the role

Introduction to the job

As a system performance engineer, you will test our deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems after they are fully assembled in the cleanroom factories. A remarkable and unique environment to work in

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Role and responsibilities

Running the business: As a system performance engineer, you will accurately calibrate, qualify and perform manual actions on our DUV systems according to agreed specifications, quality standards and delivery times by logging in to the machine via your laptop. You recognize and report (structural) problems and give support in solving these problems when required. Communication is key: identifying, informing and involving the relevant stakeholders is crucial to keep the process running.

Improving the business: Be involved in working on improvements. Identify waste in our processes and contribute/take the lead in initiating improvement projects that leads to cycle time reduction by using 4C, A3 and just do it as problem solving methods.

As a system performance engineer you’ll focus on

Quality: perform calibration, adjustment, performance and system qualification tests on ASML products and/or (sub) systems in accordance with established specifications. Recognize and report (structural) problems and give support in solving these problems when required;
Production: ensure system progress by achieving an amount of tests guided by strict procedures;
New Products: contribute to the pilot process and transition from pilot to volume production. Execute and improve procedures, processes, protocol etc;
Teamwork: able to work in a multi-cultural team with mutual respect within a high-tech environment. Contribute to the team by sharing your knowledge amongst your colleagues. Bring up improvement ideas and contribute to implement them when feasible and possible;
Knowledge and skills: acquire sufficient knowledge of new and established products and processes, modifications, sub-modules and complete systems;
Reporting: process and administrate information in SAP and reporting of the machine status in the machine logbook according to the way of working;
Communication: synchronize, plan and execute manual adjustments. Inform technical support in case of disturbances. Keep the system owner/team leader informed in case of disturbance in progress. Inform the material handler in case of material ordering or returning;

Education and experience

secondary vocational degree (MBO+) in mechatronics, electronics, mechanics, software or VAPRO-C. MBO candidates are only considered if they posses a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience;
bachelor's degree (HBO) in mechanics, electronics, mechatronics or computer science;
Preferred: experience in a high-tech production environment, e.g. electronics, ICT hardware, aircraft construction, precision engineering or maintenance.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve. Being creative 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 as a system performance engineer, you’ll need the following skills:

Excellent communication skills in English;
Interest in other technical and business processes;
Independent, enterprising, purposeful and flexible;
Service orientated and team worker;
Structured way of working;
Able/willing to work mainly with computers in a remote testing environment.
Manual skills to be able to perform adjustments, part swaps etc
Troubleshooting and analytical skills

Other information

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The Engineer will

Work in a 5 shift schedule (this includes working weekend days and night work). This schedule is cycle of 10 days: 2 x morning shift (07.00 – 15.30), 2 x evening shift (15.00 – 23.30), 2 x night shift (23.00 – 07.30) followed by 4 days off. So this schedule is repeating itself every 10 days.

Be working in a clean room environment in a special suit and wearing a mouth cap

For this position, the indicative (fixed) annual salary range is between 51,000 euro and 57,000 euro. This range comprises vacation allowance and a 13th-month payment. Company profit sharing and shift allowance (if applicable) are not included in this range. The actual compensation offered will depend on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: job-related skills, relevant education and (work) experience, certifications, demonstrated abilities of the candidate, pay relative to other team members. This information is provided for transparency and guidance purposes only, and no rights can be derived from this salary indication.

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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.