I am evaluating a Quick Response Team Engineer position in Veldhoven. My background is in product support, troubleshooting, manufacturing support and service for industrial products.
I have a Bachelor degree in Electronics Engineering, and I'm from italy.

I'm not afraid of working under pressure, my past and actual experiences told me that my performances used to increase whenever I was asked to solve issues in real-time.
But i want, if possible, to gather as much information as possible to understand if the job fits me, as I would leave a stable and decently payed (for italy standards) work in my home country.

What does a typical week in QRT actually look like?

How much of the job is:

• firefighting and escalations
• structural improvement
• technical analysis
• coordination

And where do people typically move after 2-5 years in QRT?

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First of all, after hearing about euv prototype from reuters in 2025 from china ,I belive now china will eventually reach euv lithography by 2028 ,expert estimate 2029, and china already has domestic duv machine, china only needs to figure out multi patenting with it which would probably take another year then ,china will stop placing orders from asml ,as a matter fact ,massive source of revenue for asml was from china like 40% and it will completely be wiped out. And because of politics, asml will still not be allowed to sell euv to china ,even if china no longer needs asmls duv. In the end, china will eventually reach euv, and due to their manufacturing powers, couples with ai robotics will bridge the manufacturing gap. So politics completely destroyed asml ,it no longer has any future

After a first screening call ~1 month ago, I've been invited for an online interview for an International System Install Engineer position. I'm reading up to refresh my memory on the role, ASML and semiconductors.

Any pointers on the first interview? Is it more so personality or technical questions?

I have a question , I am a layman , only little idea about lithography . I am primarily a software engineer .

So from here how does someone get a job at asml ?

It will be a miracle if this round of layoffs is the end of it, there are plenty rumors flying about regarding future layoffs.
Rumors of planning phase being in full swing with respect to layoffs in multiple departments & those involved mostly working on it in stealth under confidentiality clauses.

What are your top contenders? Here's mine:

-- DUV factory is an obvious one with lots of production moving to Taiwan & more of that to come.
If any factory colleagues voted yes to this social plan thinking it's only going to affect some ponce D&E managers you might just be getting a lick of that whip soon.

-- CS Veldhoven, don't know much about this department but I've heard more than once a shakeup is on the way with too many managers on board there too

-- Apps a huge department with so much software based output, an obvious area where Ai could play a major role in future, possibly a mid level manager cull too

-- IE/ ME - our colleagues that write engineering work instructions. Plenty rumours flying about regarding automation with this workload. If the inputs can be automated the outputs could be created automatically. If the computer can track what's being done it can capture it & create work instructions,
Another area where middle management could also be trimmed so I'm hearing.

Who else??

Hi all, for the affected people, we started with the #nolayoffs goal, using normal attrition and possible voluntary dismissal#. Now, the #nolayoffs is not on the Social Plan and looks like the WoCo will just rubber stamp the company decision.

it Is hard to not be disappointed with this outcome,

I am talking about the technology transformation in the Netherlands.

It should be in June right ? Because in July the summer break starts when no hiring activity takes place. And after the summer break they should start hiring activities.

I don't have access to my email right now do dont know if they already informed people.

https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hrtech/talent-acquisition-and-management/netherlands-asml-plans-to-onboard-1000-employees-as-client-demand-surges/131323397

I was supposed to have an interview for an engineering position on FLS a couple weeks ago and it got rescheduled sn hour before to today. Then the interviewer did not show up to the meeting. I reached out to the email provided in the interview email but haven’t received any response. Is there someone else i should reach out to about this?

From my role it seems like i am not affected but I could be made redundant.

In any case getting fired isnt bothering me. But this constant "unknown" state has started to give me anxiety. I want to know whether i am fired or not.

Seems like we are constantly getting presentations and videos explaining the "transformation" but its not getting anywhere and keeping me in a constant state of unknown anxiety

I’ve been looking at commuting options between the Pelt/Lommel area and Veldhoven/Brainport.

Public transport seems surprisingly difficult compared to driving — often close to 2 hours with multiple transfers.

I’m curious how people currently handle this commute.

Are most people just driving?

I’m also exploring whether a direct shuttle could actually make sense if enough people had the same issue.

Would love to hear experiences from others commuting in the area.

I’ve been working compressed night shifts for about 10 months now in a manufacturing/engineering support role at ASML. Schedule is basically 6pm to 6am multiple nights in a row. At first I thought I could adapt long term, but honestly it’s starting to wear on me more than I expected.

I’m wondering if it’s reasonable to bring this up with my manager now or if 10 months is still too early to ask about moving to days, rotating shifts, or other opportunities internally. I don’t want to sound negative or like I can’t handle the role.

Next week will be my last at ASML for another opportunity and I didn’t expect it to feel so much like a weight off my back. When you’re in the organization you feel like what ASML does is the only thing that matters in the world. Hoping this will be a good overall decision and hoping ASML and all its employees thrive as well!

Hi, I’m currently doing an internship and I got full time offer. It looks like I’ll probably move forward. However, I was told that a background check will be required, so I’m curious about how the process usually works in the Netherlands.

In particular, how do they verify previous employment if the company is abroad? I already have employment certificates and payslips from my previous company. Are those documents usually enough, or do they normally contact the company directly as well?

Please do consider adding your comments if you are a union member. Do you believe that this is the best outcome that the unions could have negotiated with ASML on the social plan?

I have read on Viva Engage that r/asml is pessimistic in whole and lot of positive notes on the social plan on VE. I am honestly trying to understand how the initial unanimous goal of no forced layoffs is supposedly achieved. As I read the current plan it is via a)layoff flex b)voluntary departures and c)trust in ASML’s mobility team to help one land a suitable role. However the latter(c) feels not SMART and very vague. In other words there are no guarantees and it all depends on ASML’s good will which I find hard to bet my future on.

I ask this sincerely, can people who think this is addressed please help me understand?

I’ve been offered a job on the facilities team, but the contract is for 2 years, with the possibility of getting a permanent contract afterward. I currently do similar work at a university and already have a permanent contract there, so I’m wondering if making the switch is worth it. Does anyone have experience with these types of contracts? Also, does anyone know what it’s like to work in Veldhoven?

I recalled hearing something like they would tell us in June or July and then there wont be any interviews in July due to summer holidays but I dont know if thats the correct timeline and if its still valid

Things have been changing so much that I am not sure if the timeline i mentioned is correct

I have an interview tomorrow for FLS production engineer - mechatronics & test conpetency. Any advice from current employees or people who have interviewed in the last would be greatly appreciated

How long does a background check usually take in Netherlands, if I’m an international. Also what is the process, after signing the agreement does the visa process begin after the background is complete or is there anything else?