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ASML Graduate Program

at ASML

World's only producer of EUV lithography machines. Pivotal to global semiconductor supply chain.

Year 1 TC
EUR 75k
Acceptance
~3-5%
Apply By
February
Interview Time
10 weeks

About This Program

ASML is the world's sole producer of EUV lithography machines (critical for TSMC, Samsung, Intel chip production). Graduate Program hires engineers for roles in Hardware, Software, Mechatronics, Optics, Physics.

What You'll Do

  • Work on EUV/DUV lithography machine engineering
  • Design hardware, software, or systems for the most complex machines ever built
  • Access to ASML's clean rooms and prototype labs
  • Potential rotations to San Jose (US) or Taiwan customer sites

Eligibility

Degree
Master's, PhD
GPA
Dutch GPA 7.5+ (equivalent to ~3.7)
Preferred Majors
Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Software Engineering
Year Level
graduate, phd

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship
OPT / CPT

ASML is the #1 Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant sponsor. Massive international hiring (Dutch not required).

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary
EUR 60k-72k
Signing Bonus
EUR 5k
Year 1 Total
EUR 75k

€60-72K base + 8% holiday allowance + 13th month + relocation. Top compensation in Dutch tech.

Benefits

  • ASML Pension (defined benefit)
  • 26 days leave + Dutch holidays
  • 8% holiday allowance (vacation money)
  • 13th month salary
  • Relocation package (up to €10K for international hires)
  • ASML Health Fund (private insurance)
  • Flexible working (3 days office, 2 days home)

Interview Process (4 rounds)

  1. 1

    Online application + CV

  2. 2

    Online assessment (cognitive + personality)

  3. 3

    Phone screen with HR + technical hiring manager

  4. 4

    Onsite interview day in Veldhoven (technical + behavioural + lab tour)

Interview Formats

Deep technical (physics, optics, mechanics, software)System designBehaviouralLab tour and casual chats with team

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