# Upgrade Install and Relocation Engineer

**Company:** [ASML](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/asml)
**Location:** Hiroshima, Japan
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Mid
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Category:** Engineering
**Listed:** 2026-09-30

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## What you'll do

- Install and qualify ASML lithography systems (mechanical, electrical, software integration)
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform root cause analysis on installation issues
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams for timely system delivery
- Drive continuous improvement of installation processes and tooling
- Work on-site at customer locations across Japan and worldwide

## What you need

- Fluent/native English proficiency
- Intermediate or higher Japanese proficiency
- Technical school or bachelor's in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Software)
- Hands-on experience with complex semiconductor equipment in cleanrooms
- Willingness to travel 50-90% globally to customer sites

## Job description

**Job Description**

As a Upgrade Install and Relocation (UIR) engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end installations, upgrades and relocations adjustments, calibrations, qualification of ASML lithography tools, and customer communication. This role requires a multidisciplinary engineering background and hands-on experience with complex semiconductor equipment in cleanroom environments.

  

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Execute installation and qualification of ASML lithography systems including mechanical, electrical, and software integration.
-   Perform system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis to resolve installation issues.
-   Collaborate with cross-functional teams worldwide including project coordinators, system owners, technical support teams and customer representatives to ensure timely and successful system delivery.
-   Support continuous improvement initiatives for effective installation from preparation through execution to wrap-up including tooling.

  

**Required Qualifications**

-   English – Fluent or Native level
-   Japanese – Intermediate or above
-   Technical school, Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Software Engineering or equivalent technical discipline. However, we welcome applicants who completed other majors.

  

**Preferred Attributes**

-   Trustworthiness
-   Respect and care on team members and stakeholders.
-   Strong communication and documentation abilities in both English and Japanese.
-   Proactive, professional behavior and curiosity to grow
-   Flexibility to travel and work in a dynamic, high-tech environment.
-   Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

  

**Remark**

You will work at any customer site across Japan and possibly the world. Business trip to other sites can occur 50-90% of your life

  

_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.

  

Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our [frequently asked questions](https://www.asml.com/en/careers#FAQ).

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