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Field Services Engineer roles in hardware deployment, systems installation, and on-site technical support qualify for STEM OPT when your degree aligns with an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build hands-on field experience while pursuing long-term sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE JOB
The Customer Support (CS) organization is responsible for the installations, qualification, repair and maintenance of the ASML systems at customer sites and is responsible for the necessary transfer of know-how to the customer. Local site Customer Support branches perform these tasks for the customer within the specific region.
The Field Service Engineer - Swing Shift has daily interaction with customer and interfaces often with specific senior engineers, line managers, internal stakeholders, and the external customer. You will be responsible for independent problem solving and executing the defined action plans for regular and irregular maintenance activities. In addition, you will run diagnostics and maintenance, whilst being reviewed on end results.
Please note this role sits within the local HMI Sustaining team.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform administrative and coordination duties, including pass-downs, work orders, field service reports, system problem reports, and monthly reports. Prepare written technical reports on an independent basis.
- Maintain and service HMI MBI equipment at customer site in clean room working up to 12 hours in a clean room Gore-Tex suit.
- Periodically install new equipment, perform upgrades on existing equipment and system relocations.
- Comfortable asking for help where needed and utilizing the escalation process - includes 2L Tech Support, applications, & 3L Global Support Center by providing clear technical communication & problem statement clarification.
- Advise customer on actions to correct system malfunctions.
- Interface daily with external customer - train in use and maintenance of equipment, answer questions and provide technical assistance. Interface with internal customers - junior and senior engineering equipment and apps, line manager level.
- Coach junior engineers in their growth and development.
- Provide inputs for improvement proposals based on post-mortems and drive to solution as much as possible. Contribute to work preparation thru creation of technical action plans with consultation (TS/Apps/GSC).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field.
- 0–4 years experience of hands-on experience (industry or academic) with mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, or semiconductor processes.
- Proficiency in MS Office; Excel VBA.
- Customer-focused mindset from academic or professional settings.
- Basic programming skills in MATLAB, Python, SQL, or similar.
SKILLS
Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – 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 in this job, you’ll need the following skills:
- Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism.
- Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
- Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.
- Result driven - demonstrate ownership and accountability.
- Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements.
- Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.
- Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Legal/export license control (see below)
- The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds in weight unaided.
- The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level.
- Work is conducted at a customer site and requires familiarization with customer rules and policies regarding worksite behavior and safety.
- Expect to spend more than 50% of the time inside the clean room working with electromechanical equipment.
- Will require domestic and international travel dependent on business needs and training requirements.
- Ability to work compressed work week.
- Ability to work potential night and weekend shift.
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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REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Field Services Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Engineering technology, electrical engineering, and computer science degrees typically qualify, but program name alone doesn't confirm eligibility, the CIP code does.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Field services roles often sit within regional or subsidiary entities that operate separately from a parent company's E-Verify account. Ask the hiring entity's HR team for their E-Verify Company ID and verify active enrollment directly through E-Verify before signing anything.
Tailor your I-983 to field deployment duties
Your training plan must map learning objectives to specific on-site activities, equipment commissioning, fault diagnostics, or systems integration. Generic engineering descriptions get flagged by DSOs. Use actual project types from the job description to define measurable goals in each section.
Target employers with multi-site service contracts
Companies holding federal or enterprise service contracts consistently need field engineers across locations and tend to run structured onboarding for work-authorized hires. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with documented OPT hiring history in field engineering roles before you apply.
Check prevailing wage for your service territory
Field Services Engineer wages vary significantly by metro area, and your offer must meet DOL prevailing wage for the actual work location, not the company's headquarters. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 17-3023 and your specific metropolitan area before negotiating.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS requires your extension application to be submitted no earlier than 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Delays in I-983 approval from your employer can compress this window fast, so initiate the training plan review with your DSO as soon as you accept an offer.
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Find Field Services Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Services Engineer role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your STEM degree carries a CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, electrical engineering, computer science, and engineering technology degrees commonly do, and the role requires that technical background, it qualifies. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before submitting the STEM OPT extension application to USCIS.
Why does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not optional. The employer must be actively enrolled at the specific hiring entity level, meaning the subsidiary or regional office where you'll work, not just the parent corporation. You can confirm enrollment status by asking HR for the company's E-Verify Company ID before your start date.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a field engineering position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role provides practical training directly related to your STEM degree. For a Field Services Engineer, that means listing specific technical activities, systems commissioning, on-site diagnostics, hardware installation protocols, and connecting each to a learning objective tied to your degree discipline. Vague descriptions that don't map duties to educational outcomes will be sent back by your DSO.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm in a Field Services Engineer role during H-1B filing season?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. You can continue working in your field services role during this period without any gap. USCIS issues a cap-gap EAD extension if your original EAD expires before October 1.
Where can I find Field Services Engineer jobs that sponsor STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Field Services Engineer roles filtered for employers who hire STEM OPT students and are enrolled in E-Verify. Searching by role and authorization type surfaces companies with documented OPT hiring history in field engineering, so you're not sorting through postings that don't apply to your situation.
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